Polyester 30s/2 Folded Yarn from China
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.
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
• 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