Polyester 30s/2 Folded Yarn
This is a multiple (folded) polyester yarn made from 85% or more polyester staple fibers, with a count of 30s twisted into two plies, not intended for retail sale. It falls under HTS 5509.22.00.90 as it meets the criteria for multiple yarn of high-polyester staple content used in industrial textile weaving. Primarily used for manufacturing upholstery and apparel fabrics.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If single yarn, not folded or cabled
Single ply polyester staple yarns are classified separately in 5509.21, lacking the multiple twisting required for 5509.22.
If made from polyester filament instead of staple
Filament yarns shift to Chapter 54, as staple fibers define Chapter 55 classification.
If polyester content below 85% with other fibers
Lower polyester blends fall under mixed synthetic staple fiber yarns in 5509.59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify staple fiber content exceeds 85% polyester via lab testing for accurate classification; ensure no retail packaging to avoid Chapter 55 exclusions
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as single yarn under 5509.21
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High-Tenacity Polyester 20s/3 Cabled Yarn
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Polyester 40s/2 Plied Yarn for Weaving
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Industrial Polyester 25s/4 Cabled Yarn
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Polyester 36s/2 Folded Yarn for Apparel
Two-folded polyester staple yarn (85%+), 36s fineness, bulk packed for apparel fabric mills. Fits HTS 5509.22.00.90 as other multiple polyester staple yarn, used in shirt and pant production.
Heavy Duty Polyester 15s/3 Plied Yarn
Three-ply heavy count (15s) polyester staple yarn (85%+), multiple folded for durable fabrics like canvas. Classified under HTS 5509.22.00.90 for non-retail industrial multiple yarns.
Polyester 50s/2 Cabled Weft Yarn
Fine 50s count two-cabled polyester staple yarn (85%+), optimized for weft in printcloth production. HTS 5509.22.00.90 covers this bulk multiple yarn excluding retail sale.