Polyester-Rayon Multiple Yarn for Denim from China
Multiple folded yarn of polyester staple fibers mixed chiefly with rayon artificial staples, used in denim shirting weaves. Classified HTS 5509.51.60.00 for cabled synthetic staple yarns not put up retail.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'multiple yarn' and fiber breakdown to prevent single yarn errors
• Watch for antidumping duties on certain polyester yarns from Asia; check current orders
• Industrial cone weights over 5kg confirm non-retail status