Viscose-Polyester-Cotton Terry Yarn Blend
Viscose-polyester-cotton terry yarn blend with 20% viscose, 20% polyester staple, and 60% cotton, used for terry towel loop pile. The yarn contains synthetic staple fibres (polyester) mixed mainly with cotton, and the viscose is an artificial fibre. Under Section XI Note 2, when both Chapters 54 and 55 are involved with other chapters, they are treated as a single chapter, so the synthetic and artificial fibres are considered together. Since polyester and viscose together (40%) do not exceed cotton (60%), the yarn is mixed mainly with cotton, and it falls under tariff item 5509.92.00.
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 viscose content is increased so that artificial fibres predominate over synthetic
If the viscose and cotton together are not predominant, and artificial fibres are the main component, this subheading for other yarn of artificial staple fibres could apply.
If the cotton content is considered to predominate over the combined synthetic and artificial fibres
If the cotton content is deemed to predominate, the yarn could be classified as cotton yarn under heading 52.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Apply Section XI Note 2 to determine the predominant fibre, treating Chapters 54 and 55 as a single chapter
• Provide a detailed fibre composition breakdown to CBSA, including viscose, polyester, and cotton percentages
• Ensure the yarn is not put up for retail sale, as this would change the classification
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