Industrial Polyester-Acrylic Plied Yarn from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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