Modacrylic-Cotton Blend Industrial Yarn from Mexico
Heavy-duty yarn mixing modacrylic staples mainly with cotton for conveyor belts and technical textiles. HTS 5509.62.00.00 covers this non-retail acrylic/modacrylic yarn with cotton predominance. Provides heat resistance and tensile strength.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include end-use declarations for industrial applications to support classification
• Test for exact staple lengths to differentiate from filament yarns
• Budget for potential quotas on cotton-blend synthetics from key exporters