Polyester-Cotton Melange Yarn 30/70
Melange effect yarn from 30% polyester staple fibers and 70% cotton, used for knitting casual apparel fabrics. It qualifies for HTS 5509.92.00.00 as other yarn of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, in bulk form not intended for direct consumer sale. The heathered appearance comes from fiber dyeing before spinning.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed solely or mainly with wool
Wool-dominant mixtures use wool-specific synthetic staple yarn subheadings.
If cotton yarn with synthetic not mainly mixed
If synthetic content is under 15% and yarn is considered primarily cotton, it may fall under cotton yarn chapters.
If textile fabrics coated with synthetics post-weaving
Not applicable here, but woven fabrics from this yarn if coated shift to man-made coated fabric headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit dyeing and spinning process details to confirm melange is not a finished retail product
• Label cones clearly with 'industrial yarn - not for retail' to aid customs clearance
• Watch for reclassification if yarn count exceeds typical industrial specs without documentation
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