Polyester/Viscose Blend Staple Yarn
A blended yarn of 85% polyester and 15% viscose staple fibres, plied for apparel use. It is predominantly polyester by weight and not put up for retail sale, falling under the 'Other' category of polyester staple yarns.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn is of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with synthetic staple fibres
If viscose predominates by weight, the yarn falls under artificial staple fibre yarns.
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 polyester content predominates by weight (over 50%) to classify under this item
• Declare the exact blend ratio to avoid misclassification under artificial fibre yarns
• Keep bulk packaging documentation to prove it is not for retail sale
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