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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up for retail sale as sewing thread
Retail-packed sewing thread moves to 5402.41, excluding industrial bulk yarn.
If false-twist textured
Textured or bulked continuous yarns classify under 5402.59 for modified filament structure.
If made into narrow woven ribbons
Woven narrow fabrics from yarn fall under Chapter 58, not raw yarn imports.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
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
Related Products under HTS 5402.49.91.80
Polyester 50 Denier Multifilament Yarn
This is a single, untwisted polyester multifilament yarn with a twist of 5-20 turns per meter, featuring 50 denier thickness and less than 67 decitex, not packaged for retail sale. It falls under HTS 5402.49.91.80 as synthetic filament yarn, multifilament with twist of 5 turns or more per meter, used primarily in industrial textile weaving. The yarn meets the statistical requirements for 'other' category 606 in subheading 91.80.
Nylon 40 Denier Twisted Multifilament Yarn
Nylon multifilament yarn of 40 denier, single with 12 turns per meter twist, under 67 decitex, supplied in large industrial cones not for retail. Classified in HTS 5402.49.91.80 for other synthetic multifilament yarns with 5+ turns/m twist in the 91.80 statistical breakout. Ideal for hosiery and apparel production.
Acrylic 30 Denier 10-Twist Multifilament Yarn
Fine acrylic multifilament yarn at 30 denier with 10 turns/m twist, single yarn under 67 decitex, in industrial spools excluding retail packaging. Fits HTS 5402.49.91.80 as other multifilament synthetic yarn with qualifying twist in category 606. Used for weaving lightweight fabrics.
Polypropylene 60 Denier Multifilament Twist Yarn
Polypropylene multifilament single yarn, 60 denier with 8 turns/m twist, <67 decitex, bulk industrial packaging. HTS 5402.49.91.80 covers this other synthetic multifilament with twist in 91.80 suffix. Common in geotextile and rope production.