Polyester 50 Denier Multifilament Yarn from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
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
• Verify yarn denier, twist (5+ turns/m), and decitex (<67) via lab testing to confirm HTS 5402.49.91.80 classification and avoid reclassification
• Provide manufacturer's twist certification and yarn composition invoice; ensure not labeled for retail to prevent shifting to Chapter 55