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Cellulose Acetate Single Yarn for Apparel Lining

Specialty single yarn from cellulose acetate, fineness <67 decitex, optimized for lining fabrics in garments. Under HTS 5403.33.00 as industrial artificial filament single yarn of cellulose acetate, not for retail. Provides luster and drape in fashion textiles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.8%+37.5%46.3%
🇲🇽Mexico8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇨🇦Canada8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5503.20.00Lower: 41.8% vs 46.3%

If in acetate staple fibers for spinning

Staple fibers (discontinuous) of cellulose acetate are under 5503, vs. continuous filaments here.

5403Same rate: 46.3%

If artificial but other single yarn types

Other artificial single yarns (non-acetate) use 5403.89, material-specific within chapter.

5903.90.20Lower: 37.5% vs 46.3%

If coated for technical textile use

Textile fabrics impregnated or coated shift to Chapter 59, no longer plain yarn.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include end-use statements specifying industrial apparel production to justify non-retail status

• Comply with textile quota documentation if applicable to acetate-based imports

• Avoid small consumer packs; bulk import reduces duty risks and qualifies for this code