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Acrylic Sweater Knitting Machine Yarn from Japan

Fine-gauge acrylic staple yarn on industrial beams for computerized knitting machines producing machine-washable sweaters. Under HTS 5509.69.60.00 as other non-retail acrylic yarn for apparel manufacturing. Offers softness and shape retention.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide knitting gauge specifications to confirm not suitable for hand knitting retail

• Batch test for pilling resistance, common issue in acrylic apparel yarns

• Declare linear density accurately to match statistical suffix 607