Industrial Polyester 25s/4 Cabled Yarn from China

Four-ply cabled yarn from polyester staple fibers (over 85%), 25s count, for heavy-duty industrial applications like ropes and nets. HTS 5509.22.00.90 applies to this non-retail multiple yarn, excluding sewing thread.

Duty Rate — China → United States

45.6%

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

Conduct fiber content analysis if blended traces suspected; declare as 'cabled' not 'twisted' for precision

Common issue: undervaluation leading to anti-dumping scrutiny