80% Polyester 20% Cotton Retail Yarn Skein
This yarn skein is made from 80% polyester staple fibres and 20% cotton, wound into a 100g ball for retail sale in craft stores. It is put up for retail sale and contains less than 85% synthetic staple fibres, meeting the criteria for this tariff item.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn is not packaged for retail sale, such as in large spools.
Non-retail yarn of synthetic staple fibres is classified under heading 55.09.
If the polyester content is 85% or more by weight.
Higher synthetic fibre content changes the classification.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Confirm the yarn is in retail packaging (e.g
• balls with labels) to satisfy the 'put up for retail sale' requirement
• Clearly state the polyester and cotton percentages on the commercial invoice
• The polyester content must be below 85% to remain under this item
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