5403.33.00.40/Cellulose Acetate Multifilament Yarn for Apparel/Germany

Cellulose Acetate Multifilament Yarn for Apparel from Germany

This is a single multifilament yarn made from cellulose acetate, featuring a twist of at least 5 turns per meter, suitable for weaving fabrics used in clothing like dresses and blouses. It falls under HTS 5403.33.0040 as artificial filament yarn, not for retail sale, specifically multifilament with the required twist level exceeding 472 turns per meter in total construction. Primarily used in industrial textile production.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• Verify twist measurement exceeds 5 turns per meter with lab testing to confirm classification under 5403.33.0040

• Provide mill certificates detailing cellulose acetate composition and denier to avoid misclassification as untwisted yarn

• Ensure not packaged for retail sale; bulk spools only to prevent shift to Chapter 55 headings