Acrylic-Merino Wool Knitting Yarn from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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