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Industrial PVA Staple Yarn 20s Ne from China

Heavy-duty single yarn of 85%+ PVA staple fibers, 20s Ne count, designed for industrial textile production and not for retail. Falls under HTS 5509.41.0010 due to its high PVA content and single yarn construction per chapter definitions. Ideal for durable nonwovens and technical fabrics.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44%

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

Ensure bulk packaging (>5kg cones) to avoid retail classification; provide photos and weights

Comply with FTC fiber content rules by labeling PVA accurately during customs entry

Watch for blending pitfalls—if under 85% PVA, it moves to 5509.59 subheadings