Acrylic-Viscose Blend Single Yarn 20s from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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