Polyester 40/2 Cabled Yarn from China
This is a multiple (folded) or cabled yarn made from 100% polyester staple fibers, consisting of two 40s count single yarns twisted together for enhanced strength. It falls under HTS 5509.42.00 as it contains 85% or more synthetic staple fibers and is not put up for retail sale, intended for industrial weaving or knitting applications. The cabled construction distinguishes it from single yarns.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42%
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
• Verify yarn count and twist certification to confirm cabled status; obtain mill test reports for fiber content exceeding 85% polyester; avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification