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Acrylic-Cotton Knitting Yarn for Sweaters from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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