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Fine Poly-Cotton Yarn 60/1 Mercerized from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

13.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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