Modacrylic Flame-Retardant Yarn Cone
Cone-wound modacrylic staple fiber yarn designed for protective clothing production, offering inherent flame resistance. Classified under HTS 5509.69.60.00 as other non-retail yarn of modacrylic staple fibers for industrial textile weaving or knitting. Used in uniforms and upholstery where fire safety is critical.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of acrylic staple fibers but multiple or cabled yarns
Multiple (folded) or cabled acrylic yarns are directed to 5509.52, distinct from single yarns in 5509.69.
If put up for retail sale in skeins or balls
Retail-packaged synthetic staple yarns move to Chapter 55 heading 5510.
If processed into narrow woven fabrics
Woven fabrics of synthetic staple yarns over 30cm wide fall under Chapter 55 headings like 5516, but narrow ones to 5607.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide flammability test reports to substantiate modacrylic content and end-use in safety apparel
• Confirm yarn count and construction match 'other yarn' criteria, avoiding put-up for retail under note 4 to Section XI
• Declare exact modacrylic percentage; blends under 85% may require pro-rata classification
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Modacrylic Upholstery Warp Yarn
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Acrylic Carpet Manufacturing Yarn
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Acrylic Sweater Knitting Machine Yarn
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Modacrylic Industrial Filter Yarn
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