Polyester-Mohair Blend Yarn
> This yarn is composed of polyester staple fibres chiefly mixed with mohair, which is fine angora goat hair, for use in upholstery and coat linings. It is supplied in bulk, not for retail sale. It is classified under tariff item 5509.91.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, with polyester predominating by weight.
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 of acrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
Acrylic staple fibre yarns are classified under a different subheading than polyester staple fibre yarns.
If the yarn is of acrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, and put up for retail sale
Retail-packaged yarns are classified under a different tariff item.
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 that mohair is fine animal hair and that polyester predominates by weight
• Ensure the yarn is not put up for retail sale; industrial packaging is required
• Provide a fibre content certificate to support the classification
Related Products under Tariff item 5509.91.00
Acrylic-Camel Hair Mixed Yarn
> This yarn is a blend of acrylic staple fibres and camel fine hair, with the acrylic predominating by weight. It is supplied in industrial form, not put up for retail sale, and is intended for use as a base yarn in luxury knitwear production. It falls under tariff item 5509.91.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, given that acrylic is a synthetic staple fibre and camel hair qualifies as fine animal hair.
Acrylic-Merino Wool Knitting Yarn
> This high-bulk yarn is composed of acrylic staple fibres blended predominantly with merino wool, a fine animal hair. It is supplied in industrial quantities for use in sweater production on circular knitting machines and is not put up for retail sale. It is classified under tariff item 5509.91.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, since acrylic is a synthetic staple fibre and the wool is fine animal hair.
Modacrylic-Wool Fire-Resistant Yarn
> This yarn is made from modacrylic staple fibres blended with wool, designed for flame-retardant industrial uniforms. It is supplied in bulk, not for retail sale, and the modacrylic fibres are synthetic staple fibres. It is classified under tariff item 5509.91.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, provided the modacrylic content predominates by weight and the wool is fine animal hair.
Polyester-Acrylic-Wool Blended Spinning Yarn
> This spinning yarn is composed primarily of synthetic staple fibres, including polyester and acrylic, blended with wool. It is intended for use on knitting machines in textile manufacturing and is not put up for retail sale. It is classified under tariff item 5509.91.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, provided the synthetic fibres predominate by weight and the wool is fine animal hair.
Polyester-Angora Blend Yarn
> This yarn is a blend of polyester staple fibres and angora rabbit hair, a fine animal hair, designed for fuzzy knit applications. It is supplied in industrial form, not for retail sale. It is classified under tariff item 5509.91.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, with polyester predominating by weight.
Polyester-Cashmere Mixed Spinning Yarn
> This yarn is made from polyester staple fibres blended chiefly with cashmere, which is fine goat hair, for high-end scarf production. It is supplied in bulk for spinning operations and is not put up for retail sale. It is classified under tariff item 5509.91.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, with polyester predominating by weight.