Polyester-Cotton Folded Yarn for Weaving
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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair
Classification shifts if artificial fibers are replaced by wool staple, moving to polyester-wool cabled yarn category.
If single yarn, not multiple or cabled
Applies to unplied polyester staple yarns mixed with artificial fibers; folding or cabling changes to 5509.51.60.00.
If primarily cotton staple with polyester as minor
Cotton becomes chief weight/value binder, reclassifying under Chapter 52 for cotton processing yarns.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify yarn composition via lab testing to confirm polyester main with artificial staple fibers exceeds 85% for accurate classification
• Provide mill certificates documenting folded/cabled structure to avoid misclassification as single yarn
• Ensure not 'put up for retail sale' by shipping in large industrial cones; retail packaging shifts to Chapter 55 headings
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