Polyester-Cotton Melange Yarn 30/70 from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
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
• 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