20s Polyester Staple Yarn for Sheeting from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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