Polyester-Cotton Blend Yarn 16/1 for Denim
Coarse 70/30 polyester staple-cotton yarn, 16/1 Ne, ring-spun for heavy denim and canvas weaving. Under HTS 5509.53.00 for bulk polyester staple yarn mixed mainly with cotton. Provides strength for upholstery and workwear.
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If put up for retail sale
If packaged in consumer-ready balls or skeins under 1kg, it shifts to 5509.91.00 for retail polyester yarn.
If uncombed cotton yarn with polyester
Uncombed medium cotton yarn blended may fall under 5205 if cotton is primary and unprocessed.
If processed into twine or rope
Post-spinning into plaited twine changes to Chapter 56 for made-up textile articles like cordage.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for cotton content using AATCC methods; blends under 50% cotton still qualify if polyester staple predominates
• For large-volume imports, pre-clear with binding ruling on yarn count and twist to prevent exam holds
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