Modacrylic High-Bulk Yarn
This is a high-bulk modacrylic staple yarn, crimped to provide insulating loft, intended for use as fill in protective gear such as firefighters' hoods and cold-weather clothing. It is not put up for retail sale and is supplied in bulk industrial form. It is classified under tariff item 5509.69.00 as other yarn of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, 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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn is of acrylic staple fibres, not modacrylic
Acrylic staple yarn not put up for retail sale falls under this heading for other acrylic yarns.
If the yarn is mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair
Yarn of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres mixed with wool or fine animal hair is classified separately.
If the yarn is put up for retail sale
Yarn of synthetic staple fibres put up for retail sale is classified 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 — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the yarn is not put up for retail sale (e.g
• on spools under 125 g) to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide a detailed fibre composition and tenacity test report to CBSA to confirm it is modacrylic staple fibre
• If the yarn is blended with other fibres, verify the predominant weight to confirm classification
Related Products under Tariff item 5509.69.00
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Acrylic-Acrylonitrile Blend Single Yarn 30s
Single yarn made primarily from acrylic staple fibers blended with artificial staple fibers such as viscose, with an average yarn number around 30, not intended for retail sale. This yarn is used in weaving and knitting applications where the blend enhances texture and performance.
Acrylic Artificial Yarn for Agricultural Fabrics
> This is a cabled acrylic yarn, designated 607, produced from synthetic staple fibres and intended for weaving agricultural fabrics. Because it is supplied in bulk form for industrial use rather than put up for retail sale, it is classified under tariff item 5509.69.00 as other yarn of acrylic staple fibres.
Acrylic Blanket Weft Yarn
> This is a soft acrylic staple fibre yarn intended for weft insertion in blanket looms, providing thermal insulation. It is supplied in bulk cones for industrial textile production and not put up for retail sale, so it falls under tariff item 5509.69.00 as other yarn of acrylic staple fibres.
Acrylic Bulky Knitting Yarn 4-Ply
> This is a 4-ply bulky yarn made from acrylic staple fibres, wound on cones for industrial knitting machines. It is not put up for retail sale, so it is classified under tariff item 5509.69.00 as other yarn of acrylic staple fibres.
Acrylic Carpet Manufacturing Yarn
> This is a textured acrylic staple fibre yarn supplied in bulk cones for tufting carpet backing and pile. It is not put up for retail sale, so it falls under tariff item 5509.69.00 as other yarn of acrylic staple fibres.