Acrylic Single Yarn 2/18 Nm from Japan
This is a single yarn made from 100% acrylic staple fibers, with a yarn number of 2/18 Nm, used primarily in weaving machines for fabric production. It falls under HTS 5509.31.00.00 as it contains 85% or more acrylic staple fibers and is not put up for retail sale. The yarn is unplied, qualifying as single yarn under subheading 604.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content certification showing at least 85% acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers to avoid reclassification
• Ensure yarn is documented as single (not plied) and not retail-packaged; provide mill test reports