Modacrylic Industrial Filter Yarn
This is a modacrylic staple yarn engineered for chemical resistance, used in weaving industrial air and liquid filtration media. It is a high-strength yarn supplied in bulk, not put up for retail sale. 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 mixed mainly with cotton
Acrylic or modacrylic staple yarn mixed with cotton is classified under this specific heading.
If the yarn is woven into straining cloth for oil presses
Straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses is classified in Chapter 59, not as yarn.
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
• Confirm the yarn is not dressed or put up for retail sale, as that would change classification
• Have technical specifications ready, including decitex and tenacity, to demonstrate it is a staple fibre yarn
• If the yarn is used in filter media, note that the finished filter articles would fall under a different chapter
Related Products under Tariff item 5509.69.00
Acrylic-Acetate Cabled Yarn for Automotive Textiles
Cabled yarn with 607 singles, acrylic/modacrylic main with acetate artificial mix for automotive interior textiles. This yarn is engineered for durability and aesthetic appeal in car upholstery and interior components.
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.