20s Polyester Staple Yarn for Sheeting
A medium-count 20s yarn from polyester staple fibers, designed for weaving sheeting fabrics per statistical note (b). Classified under HTS 5509.59.00.00 as other polyester staple yarn not for retail. Used by textile mills for bed linens and apparel linings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more acrylic staple fibers
Acrylic staple yarns are under 5506, separated by fiber type from polyester in 5509.
If made from acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers
Different synthetic staple fibers like acrylic change the subheading within Chapter 55.
If processed into yarn-dyed fabric rather than bulk yarn
Once woven into fabric, it moves to Chapter 55 headings for woven fabrics, not yarn.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include weave test data confirming compatibility with sheeting definitions to support end-use declaration
• Declare average yarn number accurately; mismatches lead to audits under statistical notes
• Avoid contamination claims by specifying clean staple fiber processing in invoices
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