Acrylic-Merino Wool Knitting Yarn

High-bulk acrylic staple yarn blended predominantly with merino fine animal hair for sweater production on circular knitting machines. HTS 5509.91.00.00 applies as it's synthetic staple yarn mixed mainly with wool, supplied in large cones not for retail. Offers softness and elasticity.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5509.22.00Lower: 45.6% vs 47%

If mixed mainly with cotton

Cotton as primary mixer shifts to 5509.22 from wool-based 5509.91.

5105.10.00Lower: 40.3% vs 47%

If for uncombed wool yarn without synthetics

Pure uncombed wool yarn is Chapter 51; synthetics change heading.

5509.99Lower: 23.2% vs 47%

If mixed with other vegetable fibers like jute

Non-wool/ cotton/ animal hair mixes fall into 5509.99 residual.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ISO-tested fiber analysis reports to prove synthetic staple dominance with wool admixture

Declare exact denier and twist for yarn specs; mismatches trigger CBP scrutiny

Package in industrial cones (>1kg) to differentiate from retail skeins under other codes