Polyester Textured Single Yarn 150D/48F from Germany
This is a textured polyester filament yarn with 150 denier and 48 filaments per strand, classified as single yarn not put up for retail sale. It falls under HTS 5402.39.31.90 due to its synthetic composition, textured structure, and denier exceeding 67 decitex without retail packaging. Primarily used in weaving apparel and upholstery fabrics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify denier measurement and filament count via lab testing to confirm >67 decitex and single yarn status
• Provide mill certificates showing textured yarn production process to avoid misclassification as flat yarn
• Avoid retail-style packaging like consumer spools to prevent shifting to higher-duty retail headings