Heavy Duty Polyester-Viscose Cabled Yarn

Cabled yarn from coarse polyester staple fibers mainly mixed with viscose artificial staples for canvas production. HTS 5509.51.60.00 covers this multiple yarn form of synthetic staples for industrial textile processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.6%+35.0%45.6%
🇲🇽Mexico10.6%+10.0%20.6%
🇨🇦Canada10.6%+10.0%20.6%
🇩🇪Germany10.6%+10.0%20.6%
🇯🇵Japan10.6%+10.0%20.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5509.91.00.00Higher: 47% vs 45.6%

If other synthetic staple fibers besides polyester

Non-polyester synthetic chiefs like nylon classify in 'other' cabled yarn subheadings.

5206.22.00.00Lower: 44.2% vs 45.6%

If cotton yarn blended <50% polyester

Low polyester content makes cotton the chief binder under cotton yarn chapter.

5607.50Lower: 13.6% vs 45.6%

If sold as industrial twine or cordage

End-use as twine rather than weaving yarn shifts to made-up textile articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document yarn number (e.g

10s-20s Ne) and ends per construction to match statistical notes

Ensure no retail tags or small skeins; industrial form avoids Chapter 55 retail yarn duties

Pre-clear with binding ruling if fiber mix borderline for polyester chief value

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Multiple folded yarn made primarily from polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton artificial staple fibers, containing at least two singles yarns twisted together. Classified under HTS 5509.51.60.00 due to its cabled construction from synthetic staple fibers not intended for retail sale. Used in industrial weaving for durable fabrics.

Polyester-Viscose Cabled Yarn 20s Ne

Cabled yarn of polyester staple fibers chiefly mixed with viscose rayon artificial staple fibers, plied from two 20s Ne singles for strength. Falls under HTS 5509.51.60.00 as multiple yarn of synthetic staples not for retail, ideal for upholstery fabrics.

Industrial Polyester-Acrylic Plied Yarn

Folded plied yarn primarily polyester staple blended with acrylic artificial staple fibers, designed for carpet backing production. HTS 5509.51.60.00 applies to this non-retail cabled synthetic staple yarn with multiple strands.

Polyester-Rayon Multiple Yarn for Denim

Multiple folded yarn of polyester staple fibers mixed chiefly with rayon artificial staples, used in denim shirting weaves. Classified HTS 5509.51.60.00 for cabled synthetic staple yarns not put up retail.

Polyester-Modal Folded Sewing Yarn

Folded multiple yarn of polyester staple chiefly with modal artificial staple fibers, stronger than singles for heavy sewing. Under HTS 5509.51.60.00 as non-retail cabled synthetic yarn, though not sewing thread.

Polyester-Lyocell Cabled Weaving Yarn

Cabled yarn blending polyester staple fibers mainly with lyocell (Tencel) artificial staple for eco-friendly shirting. HTS 5509.51.60.00 for multiple synthetic staple yarn not retail packaged.