Polyester/Viscose Blend Staple Yarn from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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