Viscose Knitting Yarn Skein
> Viscose knitting yarn is a 100 g skein of soft viscose yarn made from artificial staple fibres, ideal for hand knitting scarves and hats. It is put up for retail sale in consumer-friendly packaging with usage instructions, meeting the criteria of heading 55.11. The viscose artificial staple fibre content places it under tariff item 5511.30.00.
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 yarn contains synthetic staple fibres that predominate by weight
Synthetic staple fibre yarns are classified under a different tariff item.
If the yarn is not put up for retail sale
Non-retail yarn of artificial staple fibres falls under heading 55.09.
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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
• > Ensure the skein weight (100 g) and packaging meet the retail sale criteria in Section XI Note 4
• Declare the fibre composition as viscose artificial staple fibre on the customs invoice
• Keep the usage instructions as evidence of retail put-up for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 5511.30.00
Acetate Bead Knitting Yarn
> Acetate bead knitting yarn is a decorative yarn made from acetate artificial staple fibres, with beads embedded along its length for use in shawls and other ornamental knitwear. It is presented in retail skeins, which qualifies it as yarn put up for retail sale under heading 55.11. The acetate staple content meets the tariff item's requirement for yarn of artificial staple fibres.
Acetate Sock Yarn Ball
> Acetate sock yarn is a durable yarn made from acetate artificial staple fibres, blended for knitting socks and small projects. It is presented in 50 g retail balls with gauge information, meeting the retail sale put-up criteria for heading 55.11. The artificial staple fibre content places it under tariff item 5511.30.00.
Acetate Weaving Yarn Hank
> Acetate weaving yarn is a 200 g hank of yarn made from acetate artificial staple fibres, designed for lightweight shawls and garments. It is wound for retail dispensing and includes colour cards and care instructions, satisfying the retail sale put-up criteria of heading 55.11. The artificial staple fibre composition aligns with tariff item 5511.30.00.
Lyocell Blanket Yarn Skein
> Lyocell blanket yarn is a chunky yarn made from lyocell artificial staple fibres, presented in retail skeins for blanket knitting. The yarn is breathable and soft, and the retail packaging meets the put-up for retail sale criteria of heading 55.11. As lyocell is an artificial staple fibre, it classifies under tariff item 5511.30.00.
Lyocell Handicraft Yarn Skein
> Lyocell handicraft yarn is an eco-friendly yarn made from lyocell artificial staple fibres, presented in 150 g retail skeins for crafting bags and toys. The retail tagging with sustainability certifications supports classification as yarn put up for retail sale under heading 55.11. The artificial staple fibre content places it under tariff item 5511.30.00.
Modal Baby Yarn Skein
> Modal baby yarn is an ultra-soft 100% modal yarn made from artificial staple fibres, dyed in pastel shades for baby blankets. It is retail packaged with hypoallergenic labels and pattern suggestions, meeting the retail sale put-up criteria of heading 55.11. The modal (artificial staple fibre) content classifies it under tariff item 5511.30.00.