40/2 Polyester-Cotton Plied Yarn for Denim from China
Plied yarn (40s single yarns twisted 2-ply) from polyester staple mainly mixed with cotton, metric count ≤52 nm, designed for warp in denim weaving. HTS 5509.53.0030 applies as it's multiple-fold yarn of synthetic staple with cotton, industrial use only. Provides strength for heavy-duty jeans production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.2%
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
• Document ply construction and total yarn number for customs; test for cotton content >50%
• Pitfall: plied yarns sometimes misdeclared as singles, affecting Chapter 55 subheading