Acrylic 2-Ply Folded Yarn from China
This is a multiple (folded) yarn made from 85% or more acrylic staple fibers, twisted from two single yarns into a plied structure, not intended for retail sale. It falls under HTS 5509.32.00.00 due to its composition exceeding 85% acrylic and being classified as multiple (folded) yarn per Chapter 55 notes. Primarily used in industrial weaving or knitting processes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm 85%+ acrylic threshold; provide mill certificates for yarn construction
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as single yarn under 5509.31