Polyester-Modal Single Yarn 40s from Japan
Fine single yarn combining polyester staple with modal (regenerated cellulose artificial fiber) staple fibers, for high-count woven shirtings. HTS 5509.99.20.00 applies as other synthetic yarn mixed mainly with artificial staple, single yarn form, industrial packaging. Ideal for dress shirts and linings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis per ASTM standards to substantiate 'mainly with artificial' claim in entry docs
• Avoid retail-style labeling or consumer packaging to maintain bulk yarn classification
• Declare precise yarn number (e.g
• Ne 40s) to match statistical suffix requirements