Knit Picks Swish Worsted 100% Superwash Wool Yarn

Knit Picks Swish is superwash treated wool yarn in 100g balls for machine-washable retail knitting projects. HTS 5109.90.90.00 applies to this other wool yarn put up for retail, post-spinning and treatment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

5107Lower: 16% vs 41%

If semi-worsted combed

Specific processing method (semi-worsted) has dedicated heading 5107

6406Lower: 10% vs 41%

If upper for footwear

End use in shoe uppers moves to Chapter 64

5901Lower: 14.1% vs 41%

If coated with gum

Textile treatments like gum coating classify under 5901

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Note superwash chemical treatments don't affect yarn classification but require content disclosure

• Provide retail sales data if challenged on put-up for retail sale criterion

• Test for clean yield post-treatment as processing may alter fiber metrics

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