Polyester-Cotton Blend Yarn 16/1 for Denim from China
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.
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
• 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