Polyester-Modal Folded Sewing Yarn
This folded multiple yarn is made of polyester staple fibres chiefly with modal artificial staple fibres, stronger than singles for heavy sewing applications. It is not put up for retail sale and is classified under tariff item 5509.51.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres, though it is not sewing thread.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn is mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
Polyester staple yarns blended with wool or fine animal hair are classified separately.
If the yarn contains no artificial staple fibres
Polyester staple yarn without artificial fibre blends falls under this heading.
If the yarn is put up for retail sale
Retail-packaged synthetic staple yarn is classified in heading 55.11.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the yarn does not meet the definition of 'sewing thread' under Section Note 5 (e.g
• if put up on supports over 1,000 g or with a final S twist, it is not sewing thread)
• Modal is an artificial fibre, so it qualifies for this tariff item
• Provide fibre weight ratios and confirm the yarn is not for retail sale
Related Products under Tariff item 5509.51.00
30s Ne Polyester-Viscose Plied Yarn
This is a fine 30s Ne plied yarn made of polyester staple fibres mixed chiefly with viscose artificial staple fibres, intended for weaving poplin shirt fabric. It is not put up for retail sale and is classified under tariff item 5509.51.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres.
Heavy Duty Polyester-Viscose Cabled Yarn
This is a cabled yarn made from coarse polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with viscose artificial staple fibres, designed for canvas production. It is a multiple yarn form of synthetic staples for industrial textile processing and is not put up for retail sale, falling under tariff item 5509.51.00.
Industrial Polyester-Acrylic Plied Yarn
This folded plied yarn is made primarily of polyester staple fibres blended with acrylic artificial staple fibres, designed for carpet backing production. It is a non-retail cabled synthetic staple yarn, classified under tariff item 5509.51.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres.
Polyester-Acetate Single Yarn 40s/1
> This is a fine single yarn, count 40s, composed mainly of polyester staple fibres blended with cellulose acetate artificial staple fibres. It is wound on large industrial bobbins and is not put up for retail sale. Because it is a single yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with artificial staple fibres, it falls under tariff item 5509.51.00.
Polyester-Acrylic Artificial Blend Single Yarn 32s
> A single yarn of 32s count, primarily polyester staple fibres blended with artificial acrylic-type fibres. It is supplied on large cones for industrial use, not for retail sale. This yarn is used in durable upholstery and automotive textiles. As a single yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with artificial staple fibres, it is classified under 5509.51.00.
Polyester-Cotton Folded Yarn for Weaving
This multiple folded yarn is made primarily from polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton artificial staple fibres, containing at least two singles yarns twisted together. It is intended for weaving and is not put up for retail sale, falling under tariff item 5509.51.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres.