Viscose-Wool Blend Industrial Yarn from China
A coarse yarn blending viscose staple fibers with fine merino wool, used in weaving mills for upholstery fabrics. Classified under HTS 5509.91.00.00 due to its synthetic staple fiber base mixed mainly with fine animal hair, in unretail packaging. Ideal for durable, breathable textiles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed blend ratios showing synthetics >50% with wool as chief mixer to justify 5509 classification
• Avoid retail labeling or consumer packaging to stay out of put-up-for-sale categories