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Viscose Rayon Single Yarn 40s with High Twist from Germany

This is a single-ply viscose rayon yarn with a count of 40s Ne and twist exceeding 120 turns per meter, used primarily in weaving premium apparel fabrics. It falls under HTS 5403.32.00.00 as it is artificial filament yarn (not sewing thread), not for retail sale, single yarn of viscose rayon with the specified high twist.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify twist exceeds 120 turns/m via lab testing; low twist shifts to 5403.31

• Provide yarn count certification and viscose composition docs to avoid misclassification

• Ensure not put up for retail (e.g

• no consumer spools) to prevent Chapter 55 reclassification