Polyester 50 Denier Multifilament Yarn from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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