70% Viscose 30% Polyester Retail Tapestry Yarn
This is a thick tapestry yarn made from 70% viscose and 30% polyester staple fibres, presented on 400g cones for retail sale in craft kits. It is classified under tariff item 5511.20.00 because it is a yarn of synthetic staple fibres (polyester) containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, and is put up for retail sale. The viscose component is a man-made fibre, and the yarn is textured for weaving wall hangings.
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 5511200000; Equal To 5511200000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn contains 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres
This heading covers yarn of synthetic staple fibres put up for retail sale when the synthetic content is at least 85%, which would apply if the polyester proportion were higher.
If the yarn is not put up for retail sale
Yarn of man-made staple fibres not packaged for retail sale falls under heading 55.10, which covers such yarn in bulk or on larger supports.
If the yarn were made predominantly of cotton
Cotton yarn put up for retail sale is classified in Chapter 52, and this alternative would apply if the fibre composition were different.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the yarn is genuinely put up for retail sale (e.g
• on cones under 500g) to qualify for this heading; otherwise, it may fall under a different classification
• Verify the fibre composition with a lab test or supplier certificate, as the 70/30 blend must be confirmed for correct duty assessment
• Declare the yarn's use (e.g
• tapestry craft) to avoid misclassification as sewing thread
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