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High-Tenacity Polyester Staple Yarn

A high-tenacity polyester staple yarn for technical textiles like geotextiles. This industrial bulk yarn is not put up for retail sale and falls under the 'Other' category of polyester staple yarns, meeting strength specifications beyond apparel use.

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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5509.21.00Same rate: Free

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Retail-packaged polyester staple yarns are classified under a different tariff item.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the yarn's tenacity (cN/tex) to ensure it meets the 'high tenacity' definition if claimed, but note this item covers all 'Other' polyester staple yarns

β€’ Provide technical data sheets for the yarn's strength and end-use

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

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