Retail Metallic-Effect Polyester Staple Yarn
Shiny 85% polyester staple yarn with metallic core for retail holiday crafts. It qualifies for tariff item 5511.10.00 as it contains exactly 85% synthetic staple fibres, meeting the threshold, and is put up for retail sale.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8% | — | 8% |
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5511100000; Equal To 5511100000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the metallic core makes it metallized yarn
Metallized yarn is classified in heading 56.05, not in chapter 55.
If polyester content is below 85%
Yarn with less than 85% synthetic staple fibres falls under the 'other' subheading.
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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
• Verify the polyester content is at least 85% by weight, including any metallic core
• Ensure the yarn is labelled for retail sale with fibre composition
• Declare the yarn as 'polyester staple fibre yarn, retail packaged' and note the metallic effect
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