100% Polyester Single Yarn 30/1 Ne from Germany
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 — 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
• 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