Modacrylic High-Bulk Yarn from China

High-bulk modacrylic staple yarn crimped for insulating fill in protective gear. Under HTS 5509.69.60.00 as other yarn of modacrylic staple fibers for bulk industrial supply. Used in firefighters' hoods and cold-weather apparel production.

Duty Rate — China → United States

48.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Document crimp percentage and bulk factor for insulation claims

Comply with NFPA standards documentation for modacrylic safety yarns

Avoid small package counts that trigger retail sale provisions