Modal-Cotton Semi-Synthetic Blend Yarn from China
High-wet-modulus modal (regenerated cellulose) staple yarn mixed 40/60 with cotton for soft bedding fabrics. HTS 5509.92.00.00 covers this as synthetic-like staple fiber yarn mixed mainly with cotton (modal treated as synthetic per tariff), not for retail. Provides silky drape and moisture wicking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Confirm modal as 'synthetic' via chemical composition; not artificial fiber
• Reference AATCC test methods for fiber ID in disputes
• Avoid confusion with artificial staple (5504) by providing production process docs