Modacrylic-Cotton Fire-Resistant Yarn from China
A specialized yarn blending modacrylic staple fibers mainly with cotton, designed for fire-retardant fabrics in uniforms and protective clothing. Classified under HTS 5509.62.00.00 due to modacrylic content and cotton mixture exceeding 50%, supplied in bulk cones for industrial weaving. It meets flame-resistant standards while remaining soft.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
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
• Provide flame-retardancy test reports and exact blend ratios to customs for verification
• Ensure yarn is on large cones or beams, not retail packaging, to stay in non-retail HTS
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; declare full commercial value including FR treatments