Recycled Polyester Single Yarn 25/1 Ne from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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 recycling certification but note it doesn't change HTS; focus on fiber content %

Document virgin vs recycled blend ratios precisely for >=85% polyester threshold

Check for GSP eligibility if from qualifying recycled sources