Polyester-Fine Merino Wool Knitting Yarn
This industrial knitting yarn blends polyester staple fibers chiefly with fine merino wool for sweater and garment production. It is not put up for retail sale, so it falls under tariff item 5509.52.00 for other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair.
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 with artificial staple fibres
Tariff item 5509.51.00 covers polyester staple fibre yarn mixed mainly with artificial staple fibres.
If the yarn is multiple or cabled and mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair
Tariff item 5509.22.00 applies to multiple or cabled polyester staple fibre yarn mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair.
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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
• Confirm the merino wool is fine animal hair and that polyester is the predominant fibre by weight
• Ensure the yarn is in non-retail packaging, such as industrial cones
• Maintain detailed records of the fibre blend for CBSA inspection
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