Modacrylic-Wool Fire-Resistant Yarn from China
A specialized yarn blending 70% modacrylic staple fibers with 30% fine animal hair for fire-retardant fabrics in uniforms. Classified under HTS 5509.61.00.00 due to modacrylic base mixed solely with wool. Ideal for industrial protective clothing production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include flame retardancy test reports to support end-use claims without reclassification
• Ensure invoices specify 'not for retail sale' and list exact percentages of modacrylic and wool
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; declare based on industrial bulk pricing