70% Acrylic 30% Wool Hand Knitting Yarn Ball
Soft 50g ball of hand knitting yarn blending 70% acrylic synthetic staple fibres with 30% wool, labelled for home knitting projects and sold in craft aisles. As a yarn of synthetic staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres and put up for retail sale, it is classifiable under tariff item 5511.20.00.
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% |
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 not put up for retail sale
Acrylic staple fibre yarn not in retail packaging falls under heading 55.09.
If the yarn contains 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair
Yarn of wool or fine animal hair, put up for retail sale, is classified in Chapter 51.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the yarn's weight per ball (50g) meets the retail sale criteria under Section XI Note 4
• Keep labels showing fibre content and origin for CBSA verification
• Ensure the yarn is not treated with any coating that would shift classification to Chapter 59
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