Modacrylic-Cashmere Blend Luxury Yarn
Premium yarn with 75% modacrylic staple fibres blended with 25% cashmere for upscale knitwear, not retail packaged. This yarn is not put up for retail sale and is mixed mainly with fine animal hair, qualifying for tariff item 5509.61.00.
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 other synthetic fibres
This alternative covers modacrylic staple fibre yarns mixed mainly with synthetic fibres, not with animal hair.
If the yarn is mixed with fine animal hair but not mainly with modacrylic
This alternative applies to synthetic staple fibre yarns mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair, excluding modacrylic.
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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 yarn is not packaged for retail sale (e.g
• cones over 125 g) to meet the tariff item's scope
• Provide a detailed fibre composition breakdown to CBSA
• Verify the yarn is not classified as 'sewing thread' by checking its twist and packaging
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