Modacrylic-Viscose Folded Yarn for Upholstery Fabrics from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include detailed yarn twist specs and fiber blend percentages in commercial invoice to substantiate 5509 classification
• Ensure supplier certifies yarn exceeds industrial thresholds to prevent retail yarn misclassification