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Poly-Cotton Melange Yarn 38/1 for Knitwear

A melange yarn blending dyed polyester staple fibres mainly with cotton, with a count of 38/1 (≀52 nm). It creates heathered colour effects for knit sweaters and is supplied in industrial, non-retail form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5509.52.00Same rate: Free

If the yarn is mixed mainly with artificial staple fibres

The subheading depends on the second predominant fibre.

5509.21.00Same rate: Free

If the yarn is 100% polyester staple

Pure polyester staple yarn is classified separately.

5511.10.00Higher: 8% vs Free

If put up for retail sale

Retail-packed yarns fall under 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 β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document that the dyed polyester fibres are mixed with cotton, with cotton predominating by weight

β€’ Ensure the yarn is not put up for retail sale

β€’ Keep records of the dyeing process for CBSA verification

Related Products under Tariff item 5509.53.00

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.

607 Metric Poly-Cotton Single Yarn for Printcloth

A fine single yarn of polyester staple fibres blended mainly with cotton, with a metric count exceeding 52 Nm (607 metric). It is intended for weaving printcloth with a dense construction and light weight, and is supplied on industrial packages, not put up for retail sale.

607 Nm Poly-Cotton Core-Spun Yarn

A core-spun yarn with a polyester filament core and a cotton sheath of staple fibres, with an effective metric count exceeding 52 Nm. Although the core is filament, the exterior staple blend determines classification as polyester staple mixed mainly with cotton for this tariff item.

607 Poly-Cotton Yarn for Cheesecloth Weaving

A fine yarn of polyester staple fibres blended mainly with cotton, exceeding 52 Nm, designed for weaving low-density cheesecloth. It is supplied on industrial packages for filtration textile applications and is not put up for retail sale.

Balanced Twist 65/35 Poly-Cotton Yarn 607

A balanced-twist single yarn of 65% polyester staple fibres and 35% cotton, with a metric count exceeding 52 Nm. It is an industrial-grade yarn for versatile shirting applications, supplied on large packages and not put up for retail sale.

Bulk Cone PC Yarn 22/1

This is a bulk cone yarn of 22/1 Ne count, composed of 70% polyester staple fibres and 30% cotton, supplied on 10 kg cones for upholstery weaving. It is not put up for retail sale and falls under tariff item 5509.53.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton.