20s Polyester Staple Yarn for Sheeting from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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