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Modacrylic Upholstery Warp Yarn from Germany

Specially spun modacrylic staple yarn for warp in upholstery fabric looms, providing fade resistance and durability. Falls under HTS 5509.69.60.00 as other non-retail yarn of modacrylic staple fibers for industrial use. Wound in industrial packages exceeding retail quantities.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

13.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Label packages clearly as industrial yarn to evade retail sale scrutiny

• Include supplier affidavits confirming not put up in consumer units under 1kg

• Test for UV resistance if claiming upholstery end-use for potential duty relief