Cellulose Acetate Single Yarn 40 Denier

A single-ply yarn made from cellulose acetate filaments, with a fineness less than 67 decitex, suitable for weaving lightweight fabrics. It falls under HTS 5403.33.00 as artificial filament yarn, not put up for retail sale, specifically of cellulose acetate in single yarn form. This yarn is commonly used in industrial textile production for apparel linings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.8%+35.0%43.8%
🇲🇽Mexico8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇨🇦Canada8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇩🇪Germany8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇯🇵Japan8.8%+10.0%18.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

5402.33Lower: 18% vs 43.8%

If made from synthetic filaments like acetate rayon mimics

Synthetic filament yarns (e.g., polyester) fall under Chapter 54 heading 5402, differing from artificial cellulose-based yarns.

5504.10.00Lower: 21.8% vs 43.8%

If in staple fiber form rather than continuous filament

Artificial staple fibers of cellulose acetate are classified under Chapter 55, not continuous filament yarns.

5403.39Lower: 18% vs 43.8%

If single yarn but composed of viscose instead of cellulose acetate

Other artificial single yarns (e.g., viscose rayon) use 5403.39.00, based on specific cellulose derivative.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify filament fineness is below 67 decitex and confirm cellulose acetate composition via lab testing to avoid misclassification

• Provide mill certificates documenting yarn count and material origin for customs clearance

• Avoid retail packaging; ship in bulk cones or beams to qualify under this industrial yarn heading