Fine Poly-Cotton Yarn 60/1 Mercerized from China
Ultra-fine 60/1 Ne yarn of 50% polyester staple and 50% cotton, mercerized for luster in voiles. Under HTS 5509.53.00 as bulk polyester staple cotton mix yarn. Used in lightweight summer apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50.7%
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
• Mercerization doesn't change HTS but document chemical treatments to avoid Chapter 59 coating claims
• Fine counts require precise count declarations; variances lead to penalties
• Source from certified mills to meet REACH or CPSIA chemical residue standards