Acetate Multifilament Yarn 12 TPM for Weaving
High-twist acetate yarn (12 turns per meter) in multifilament form, single yarn under 67 decitex, designed for industrial use in producing linings and dress fabrics. Meets HTS 5403.39.90.40 criteria as artificial filament not for retail, with twist qualifying it as 'other' high-twist yarn. Commonly supplied on large cones for shuttleless looms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If textured or bulked continuous filament
Textured artificial yarns have dedicated provisions separate from high-twist smooth multifilaments.
If twist below 5 turns per meter
Statistical note distinguishes low-twist from high-twist (5+ TPM) in the same 'other' category.
If monofilament of 67 decitex or more
Thicker monofilaments exceed the <67 decitex limit for multifilament yarn headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include chemical composition analysis proving artificial acetate origin to differentiate from synthetics
• Ensure yarn is labeled with exact twist turns/meter and decitex for CBP verification
• Declare as industrial input only; retail-ready packaging may shift to Chapter 54 retail provisions
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