PET Industrial Single Yarn 20 Denier Microfiber

Microdenier polyethylene terephthalate (PET) single filament yarn, 20 denier (<67 dtex), low twist, not retail packed. HTS 5402.49.91 for other synthetic single untwisted yarn. Used in microfiber cloths and filtration.

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.

5503.20.00Lower: 39.3% vs 43%

If cut into staple form

Microfiber PET staple under Chapter 55, 5503.

5402.52.10Higher: 43.8% vs 43%

If high-tenacity variant

High-tenacity PET single yarns may qualify for 5402.52 if twist exceeds limits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Lab certify microfiber diameter (<1 denier/filament) but confirm single yarn status

• Document end-use as industrial to differentiate from apparel yarn subheadings

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