Polyester-Lyocell Cabled Weaving Yarn from Mexico
This cabled yarn blends polyester staple fibres mainly with lyocell (Tencel) artificial staple fibres, intended for eco-friendly shirting. It is a multiple synthetic staple yarn not packaged for retail sale, classified under tariff item 5509.51.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Lyocell is an artificial (regenerated cellulose) fibre, so it qualifies as an 'artificial staple fibre' for this tariff item
• Ensure the polyester content predominates by weight over lyocell
• Keep documentation of the fibre blend and confirm the yarn is not put up for retail sale