Viscose-Polyester-Cotton Terry Yarn Blend from China
Three-way blend yarn with 20% viscose, 20% polyester staple, and 60% cotton for terry towel loop pile. Falls under HTS 5509.92.00.00 as synthetic staple fiber yarn (polyester dominant synthetic) mixed mainly with cotton, supplied in large hanks for weaving mills. Cotton remains the primary mix component.
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
• Break down all fiber percentages precisely; total synthetics must not exceed cotton for this heading
• Use ISO-tested fiber content reports to preempt disputes over 'mainly with cotton' criterion