Low-Twist 50 Denier Polyester Industrial Yarn
Single polyester filament yarn of 50 denier, twisted at 40 turns per meter, used in weaving lightweight synthetic fabrics for apparel linings. Classified in HTS 5402.47.90 for other single, low-twist polyester yarns not put up for retail, excluding finer or specialty types. Bulk packaged on large cones for factory use.
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If of high-tenacity polyester
High-tenacity variants (for tires, etc.) specifically go to 5402.47.10, while standard tenacity falls in 'other' 5402.47.90.
If processed into staple fibers post-import
If imported as filament but intended for cutting into staple, it may classify under 5504 as synthetic staple fibers.
If multiple (plied) yarns rather than single
Plied or textured polyester yarns shift to 5403.42, as 5402 covers only single yarns.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include twist measurement reports (turns/m) from accredited labs; CBP often audits low-twist claims against 5402.47 thresholds
• Label cones clearly as 'industrial yarn, not retail' with HTS hint to speed processing; avoid consumer packaging
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Untwisted Polyester 40 Denier Yarn
A single, untwisted polyester filament yarn with a fineness of 40 denier (less than 67 decitex), designed for industrial textile weaving applications. It falls under HTS 5402.47.90 as synthetic polyester yarn, single, with twist not exceeding 50 turns per meter, and not specifically covered by other subheadings. This yarn is sold in bulk cones for manufacturers, not for retail sale.
Polyester 30/1 Low-Twist Weaving Yarn
Single untwisted polyester yarn denoted as 30/1 (30 denier, single strand), ideal for high-speed shuttleless looms in fabric production. HTS 5402.47.90 applies to this 'other' category of low-twist (<50 turns/m) polyester filament yarn under 67 decitex, not for retail. Supplied in bulk for textile mills.
Polyester 60 Denier Low-Twist Cone Yarn
60 denier polyester single yarn on large cones, twisted at 45 turns/m max, for knitting and weaving industrial fabrics. HTS 5402.47.90 covers this other low-twist polyester filament under 67 dtex (60 denier ≈64 dtex), not retail packaged. Standard for upholstery and technical textiles.
Low-Twist DTY Polyester Alternative Yarn
Near-DTY 40 denier polyester single yarn with 48 turns/m twist limit, for budget synthetic sheeting. Fits 'other' HTS 5402.47.90 as low-twist polyester filament <67 dtex, bulk industrial. Avoids textured classification per minimal processing.
Industrial 35 Denier Polyester Yarn
35 denier untwisted polyester single filament yarn for filter media and geotextiles. HTS 5402.47.90 applies to this other low-twist (<50 t/m) polyester yarn <67 dtex, not retail. High-volume bulk for technical applications.
45 Denier Single Polyester Filament Yarn
A 45 denier single polyester filament yarn with minimal twist (20 turns/m), used in production of sheer curtains and lightweight synthetics. Fits HTS 5402.47.90 as other polyester single yarns, untwisted or low-twist, below 67 decitex, bulk not retail. Common in home textile manufacturing.