Fine Merino Wool Knitting Yarn for Retail
This is a 100% fine Merino wool yarn with an average fiber diameter of 17.5 microns, wound into 100g skeins and put up for retail sale in craft stores. It falls under HTS 5109.90.80.00 because it is yarn of wool fiber 18.5 microns or less, specifically packaged for retail consumers rather than industrial use. The fine diameter ensures softness ideal for garments and accessories.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If average fiber diameter exceeds 18.5 microns
Coarser wool yarns shift to 5109.10, outside the fine fiber (400) category defined in this subheading.
If not put up for retail sale
Bulk or industrial yarn without retail packaging falls under woven fabrics of wool or retail yarn headings like 5109.90.40, but bulk goes to Chapter 51 yarn not for retail.
If made from cotton instead of wool
Material change to cotton yarn for retail sale moves to Chapter 52 cotton yarn headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify average fiber diameter certification from supplier to confirm 18.5 microns or less, as required for this subheading
• Ensure retail packaging (e.g
• labeled skeins under 1kg) with consumer instructions to avoid reclassification to bulk yarn
• Provide clean yield documentation if applicable, per Chapter 51 notes, to prevent disputes on wool content
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