Polyester-Cotton 50/50 Spun Yarn 30/1 from Mexico

This yarn is composed of 50% polyester staple fibers mixed with 50% cotton, spun to a count of 30/1 Ne, and supplied in large cones for industrial textile manufacturing. It falls under HTS 5509.53.00 as it is yarn of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, not put up for retail sale. Commonly used in weaving shirts and apparel due to its balanced strength and absorbency.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

23.2%

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

Import Tips

Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm polyester is the primary synthetic staple fiber mixed mainly with cotton, as required for 5509 classification

Provide mill certificates and yarn count specifications in documentation to avoid misclassification as sewing thread under Chapter 52

Ensure yarn is not packaged for retail (e.g

no consumer labels) to prevent reclassification under 5509.90 retail provisions