Viscose Rayon Monofilament Yarn 40 Decitex

Single artificial monofilament yarn made from viscose rayon, less than 67 decitex, with no twist or less than 5 turns per meter, not packaged for retail sale. Used primarily in industrial textile manufacturing for weaving lightweight fabrics. Falls under HTS 5403.31.0020 due to its untwisted or low-twist monofilament structure of viscose rayon.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+35.0%45%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

5403.39Lower: 18% vs 45%

If higher twist exceeding 5 turns per meter

Yarns with twist over 5 turns/m shift to general 'other' single viscose rayon yarn category.

5504.10.00.00Lower: 21.8% vs 45%

If processed into artificial filament tow

Chapter notes exclude tow from headings 5402/5403, directing to Chapter 55 for staple fibers.

5403.32.00.00Same rate: 45%

If multiple (plied) yarns instead of single

Plied construction changes from single yarn heading to multiple yarn provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify decitex measurement under 67 and twist below 5 turns/m via lab testing to confirm classification

Provide mill certificates documenting viscose rayon composition and filament count to avoid misclassification as synthetic

Ensure not put up for retail sale (e.g

no consumer packaging) to prevent shift to Chapter 55 headings

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Untwisted Viscose Rayon Multifilament Yarn 50 Decitex

Artificial multifilament yarn of viscose rayon, single, untwisted (0 turns per meter), under 67 decitex, supplied in bulk cones for industrial use. Ideal for knitting sheer apparel fabrics or medical textiles. Classified here for its low-twist multifilament form not for retail.

Viscose Rayon Zero-Twist Monofilament 60 Decitex

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Viscose Rayon Low-Twist Yarn for Medical Textiles 25 Decitex

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Bulk Viscose Monofilament 2 Turns/Meter 55 Decitex

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Low-Twist Viscose Rayon Yarn for Nonwovens 30 Decitex

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Industrial Viscose Multifil Yarn 4 TPM 45 Decitex

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