Acrylic-Cotton Knitting Yarn for Sweaters from China
Bulk yarn of acrylic staple fibers mixed chiefly with cotton, ideal for machine-knitting sweaters and cardigans in the apparel industry. HTS 5509.62.00.00 applies as it's other acrylic yarn not for retail, with cotton as the main mixer for softness and dye uptake. Supplied in industrial cones for mills.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'industrial yarn, not for retail' with yarn count and blend details
• Comply with FTC fiber content rules; discrepancies cause delays and penalties
• Use ISF filings early for yarn imports to prevent holds at ports