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Viscose Sewing-Free Industrial Yarn 9 TPM from Germany

Industrial viscose multifilament yarn at 9 turns per meter twist, explicitly not sewing thread, single yarn <67 decitex. Classified under HTS 5403.39.90.40 for artificial high-twist yarn in bulk form. Essential for weaving mills producing shirting fabrics.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Explicitly note 'not sewing thread' in commercial invoice with twist specs

• Batch test for decitex compliance (<67) using ASTM standards

• Bundle in 10+ kg master cones for clear industrial intent