Recycled Polyester Single Yarn 25/1 Ne from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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