Flame-Retardant Modacrylic Cabled Yarn from China
Cabled yarn from modacrylic staple fibers (95% content) designed for fire-resistant fabrics, multiple folded structure, bulk industrial packaging. HTS 5509.32.00.00 applies due to cabling and exceeding 85% modacrylic per Chapter 55 definitions. Common in protective workwear and aircraft textiles.
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
• Include flame retardancy certifications; test for modacrylic ratio
• Watch for reclassification if blended below threshold