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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers
If acrylic becomes chief fiber over polyester, reclassifies to acrylic-based cabled yarn.
If for carpet or tire cord use
Special end-use yarns for carpets shift to dedicated subheadings regardless of mix.
If primarily cotton with <85% polyester
Cotton-dominant blends move to Chapter 52 even with artificial minor components.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit yarn twist test reports to Customs for cabling verification during examination
• Classify based on fiber content by weight; artificial must be chief binder after polyester
• Large cone packaging prevents retail misclassification; bulk bobbins confirm industrial use
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