40/2 Polyester-Cotton Plied Yarn for Denim
A 2-ply yarn made from 40s single polyester staple yarns twisted together, with cotton as the predominant fibre by weight. With a metric count not exceeding 52 nm, it is designed for use as warp yarn in denim weaving and is not put up for retail sale.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn is mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres instead of cotton
Heading 55.09 covers other yarn of polyester staple fibres; the subheading depends on the second predominant fibre.
If the yarn is of polyester staple fibres alone, without cotton
Single-fibre polyester yarn is classified under a different subheading of heading 55.09.
If the yarn is put up for retail sale
Yarn of synthetic staple fibres put up for retail sale falls under heading 55.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the yarn is not put up for retail sale (e.g
• on cones exceeding 125 g) to qualify for this tariff item
• Have a lab test certificate showing cotton predominates by weight over any other single fibre
• Declare the metric count (≤52 nm) accurately on your CBSA customs entry
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