Modacrylic-Viscose Single Yarn 20s from Japan
Single yarn composed mainly of modacrylic staple fibers blended with artificial viscose staple fibers, yarn number 20, for industrial use not retail packaged. Classified in HTS 5509.69.2000 due to modacrylic base mixed with artificial fibers in single form over 607 decitex. Commonly used in flame-retardant textiles or upholstery weaving.
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
• Document modacrylic content (min 35-85% synthetic with fire-retardant properties) to justify classification
• Avoid retail spools; ship in cones or beams to stay out of retail-put-up subheadings
• Check for cabled twists that could reclassify under 5509.69.30.00