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100% Polyester Single Yarn 30/1 Ne from China

This is a single yarn made from 100% polyester staple fibers, with a yarn number of 30/1 Ne (English cotton count), containing no twists or plies. It falls under HTS 5509.21.00.00 as it is unplied yarn of synthetic staple fibers with 85% or more polyester, not intended for retail sale. Primarily used in weaving mills for fabric production.

Duty Rate — China → United States

47.2%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify yarn composition via lab tests to confirm >=85% polyester staple fibers for accurate classification

Provide mill certificates documenting single yarn construction and non-retail packaging to avoid misclassification as sewing thread

Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect yarn numbering declaration, which can trigger audits