70% Pima Cotton 30% Modal Blend Yarn
A premium yarn made from 70% Pima cotton and 30% modal staple fibres, for upscale shirting. The cotton content is 70%, so it is mixed mainly with cotton. It is classified under 5510.30.00 as artificial staple fibre yarn mixed mainly with cotton, 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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cotton content is 50% or less by weight
Other yarn of artificial staple fibres, not mixed mainly with cotton, falls under this heading.
If the yarn is put up for retail sale
Cotton yarn put up for retail sale is classified in Chapter 52.
If the yarn is put up for retail sale
Artificial staple fibre yarn put up for retail sale falls under heading 55.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the modal is artificial staple fibre, not filament
• The yarn must not be put up for retail sale; industrial packaging is fine
• Provide fibre composition documentation to support the 'mainly with cotton' classification
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