Modacrylic-Viscose Folded Yarn for Upholstery Fabrics

Folded multiple yarn (607) composed mainly of modacrylic staple fibers blended with artificial viscose staple fibers, intended for weaving upholstery textiles. Classified under HTS 5509.69.40.00 due to its cabled construction and industrial bulk packaging not for retail. The blend offers flame-retardant properties suitable for furniture fabrics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China10%+35.0%45%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico10%+10.0%20%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada10%+10.0%20%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany10%+10.0%20%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5509.62.00.00Higher: 47% vs 45%

If mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair

Presence of wool changes the mixing classification within Chapter 55 subheadings.

5510.20.00.00Higher: 45.2% vs 45%

If used in knitting rather than weaving, but same yarn type

Knitting yarns have separate provisions, though bulk yarn is primarily by fiber/composition.

5503.20.00Lower: 39.3% vs 45%

If predominantly artificial staple fibers like viscose

Artificial staple fiber yarns (non-synthetic) fall under 5503, based on main fiber type.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include detailed yarn twist specs and fiber blend percentages in commercial invoice to substantiate 5509 classification

β€’ Ensure supplier certifies yarn exceeds industrial thresholds to prevent retail yarn misclassification