Acetate Multifilament Yarn 12 TPM for Weaving from Germany
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.
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%
Import Tips
• 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