Polyester-Cotton Folded Yarn for Weaving from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

45.6%

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 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