Acrylic-Viscose Blend Single Yarn 20s
Single yarn of acrylic synthetic staple fibers blended chiefly with viscose artificial staple fibers, intended for knitting machines in textile mills. Falls under HTS 5509.99.20.00 due to synthetic staple base mixed mainly with artificial fibers, single construction, not for retail. Used in sweater and blanket production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed mainly with wool or animal hair
Predominant animal fiber content changes classification to wool-mixed synthetic yarn heading.
If mixed mainly with cotton staple fibers
Cotton-dominant blends fall under cotton-mixed category rather than artificial staple mixes.
If multiple yarn construction
Plied or cabled versions classified as multiple yarn, separate from single yarn stats.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'single yarn' with twist specifications to distinguish from plied yarns under different subheadings
• Include supplier affidavits confirming not put up for retail sale to comply with Chapter 55 exclusions
• Watch for common pitfall of incorrect yarn numbering declaration, which can trigger audits
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