Acrylic Bulky Folded Yarn for Knitting from Japan
Folded two-ply yarn of 88% acrylic staple fibers, coarse count for bulky knits, supplied on industrial beams not for retail. Fits HTS 5509.32.00.00 as multiple (folded) yarn meeting the 85% acrylic threshold in Chapter 55 notes. Used by mills for sweater and blanket production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify yarn number and fold count in invoices; ensure no retail labeling
• Common issue: confusion with machine knitting singles