5509.51.60.00/Polyester-Modal Folded Sewing Yarn/Japan

Polyester-Modal Folded Sewing Yarn from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Distinguish from sewing thread (Ch. 52/55) by declaring weaving/industrial end-use

• Lab certification of no retail put-up prevents reclassification

• Track yarn diameter >1mm typical for this multiple yarn category