Acetate Sewing Craft Yarn from China
Triacetate filament yarn in 200-denier skeins, marketed for home sewing and craft projects, put up for retail sale. Classified under HTS 5406.00.20.00 for artificial filament yarn (cellulose acetate derivatives) in retail packs. Not considered sewing thread due to craft versatility.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of analysis proving acetate is artificial filament, not regenerated protein fiber
• Ensure skein weight under 1 kg per unit to maintain retail classification
• Avoid generic 'yarn' labeling; specify end-use as craft to differentiate from industrial