Polyester/Viscose Blend Staple Yarn from Germany
85% polyester 15% viscose staple blended yarn, plied for apparel. Under HTS 5509.59.00.00 as predominantly polyester staple yarn, not retail. Used in blended broadcloth.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab tests for ≥85% polyester to hold 5509 classification
• Blend ratios on commercial invoice mandatory
• Watch for man-made fiber quotas