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Rubber Core Yarn Thread

Vulcanized rubber core thread with minimal textile wrap for hosiery production. Rubber provides essential elasticity, classified under 4007 before full yarn integration.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If predominantly synthetic filament yarn

Textile yarn with rubber core <5% weight goes to Chapter 54.

5205.31.00.00Higher: 40.8% vs 35%

If cotton covered rubber thread

Chapter 52 for cotton yarn if textile predominates.

4015.90.00Higher: 39% vs 35%

If household rubber articles

Finished clothing accessories shift from raw thread.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Rubber content declaration (>50%) critical for Chapter 40 retention

Spooling specs must show continuous rubber core

Avoid over-wrapping that triggers 5604 textile classification