Fine Polyester Single Yarn for Cheesecloth

Light single yarn <=33 ends/picks per cm, for cheesecloth per Chapter 55 notes, 60/1 Ne polyester staple. HTS 5509.21.00.00 for single synthetic staple yarn >=85% polyester.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.7%+35.0%44.7%
🇲🇽Mexico9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇨🇦Canada9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇩🇪Germany9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇯🇵Japan9.7%+10.0%19.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5509.92.00.00Lower: 42.5% vs 44.7%

If retail put-up cheesecloth yarn

Small retail packs shift to Chapter 55 retail yarn.

5006.00Lower: 10% vs 44.7%

If silk single yarn analog

Silk yarn for similar lightweight fabrics under Chapter 50.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document low density (<=33/cm) to match cheesecloth fabric specs

Ensure g/m² <170 for statistical note alignment

Avoid napping claims that could affect fabric classification later

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100% Polyester Single Yarn 30/1 Ne

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.

Polyester Staple Single Yarn 20/1 Ne

Coarse single yarn from polyester staple fibers, 20/1 Ne count, used for industrial weaving of upholstery fabrics. Classified under 5509.21.00.00 due to its single construction, high polyester content (>=85%), and bulk packaging for non-retail use.

High-Tenacity Polyester Single Yarn 40/1

Single yarn with high-tenacity polyester staple fibers, 40/1 count, for tire cord and conveyor belt fabrics. HTS 5509.21.00.00 applies as it's >=85% polyester staple, single, and supplied in cones for industrial processing.

Polyester Single Yarn for Sheeting 50/1 Ne

Fine single yarn of 100% polyester staple fibers, 50/1 Ne, designed for plain weave sheeting fabrics per Chapter 55 notes. Falls under 5509.21.00.00 for its composition and single construction, not for retail.

Recycled Polyester Single Yarn 25/1 Ne

Single yarn from recycled polyester staple fibers (rPET), 25/1 Ne count, >=85% polyester equivalent. HTS 5509.21.00.00 covers it as staple fiber yarn regardless of recycled origin, supplied for bulk textile production.

Polyester Single Yarn for Poplin Weave

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