Polyester 20 Denier High-Twist Sewing Alternative Yarn

Ultra-fine polyester multifilament yarn, 20 denier, twisted at 15 turns/m, single under 67 decitex, industrial bulk. Under HTS 5402.49.91.80 for other twisted multifilaments (606). Used in fine weaving despite sewing-like fineness.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

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

5402Same rate: 43%

If put up for retail sale as sewing thread

Retail-packed sewing thread moves to 5402.41, excluding industrial bulk yarn.

5402.59.01.00Same rate: 43%

If false-twist textured

Textured or bulked continuous yarns classify under 5402.59 for modified filament structure.

5802Lower: 16.2% vs 43%

If made into narrow woven ribbons

Woven narrow fabrics from yarn fall under Chapter 58, not raw yarn imports.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document non-sewing thread use (e.g

for weaving) to stay out of 5402.41 retail sewing provisions

Test for exact twist >5 turns/m; low twist risks 5402.46 reclassification