Spandex-Covered Textured Polyester Yarn 70D/34F from China
Textured polyester core yarn covered with spandex, total 70 denier/34F, single yarn for stretch fabrics. Classed in HTS 5402.39.31.90 as other synthetic textured single >67 decitex (equiv.), bulk. Used in activewear and hosiery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare exact core/cover ratio and texturing to avoid elastomeric yarn headings
• Test elasticity to confirm not predominantly spandex (which shifts classification)
• Use industrial bobbin packaging exclusively