Polyester-Wool Blend Spinning Yarn from Canada
This yarn consists primarily of polyester staple fibers blended with wool, designed for industrial spinning into fabrics. It falls under HTS 5509.52.00.00 as it is yarn of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with wool, not put up for retail sale. The blend provides durability from polyester and warmth from wool for apparel production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
22%
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
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm polyester is the chief weight and wool is the main other fiber, per Chapter 55 notes
• Include mill certificates and yarn specifications in documentation to avoid misclassification as pure wool yarn
• Ensure yarn count and twist details match statistical reporting requirements to prevent customs holds