50s Polyester Yarn for Cheesecloth
Fine 50s count polyester staple yarn suitable for cheesecloth weaving, low density per statistical note (d). Classified HTS 5509.59.00.00, other polyester yarn not for retail sale. Common in filtration and lightweight fabrics.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of other synthetic staple fibers like polypropylene
Other synthetics like PP are under 5509.91, distinct from polyester.
If used in wool fabric blends post-weaving
Woven fabrics shift chapters by material; yarn remains 55 until woven.
If single yarn of polyester staple
Single vs multiple plied differentiates 5509.21 from 5509.59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for ≤33 ends/picks compatibility with cheesecloth note to justify use
• Avoid retail skeins; ship in 5+ kg cones
• Declare for industrial end-use to leverage lower duties if applicable
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