Acrylic-Viscose Blend Single Yarn 20s from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.5%
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
• 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