Acrylic-Rayon Folded Yarn 30s/3
A multiple folded yarn (30s/3 ply) combining acrylic synthetic staple fibers primarily with rayon artificial staple fibers, used in knitting apparel fabrics. Classified in HTS 5509.99.4000 due to its cabled construction, synthetic staple base mixed mainly with artificial fibers, and bulk industrial packaging. The folding provides durability for medium-weight knits.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for mixtures mainly with wool or fine animal hair
Wool-dominant blends shift to 5509.53 under animal hair mixtures, changing the fiber priority classification.
If other single yarns mixed with artificial fibers
Non-cabled single yarns go to 5509.89, separating by construction type within the mixed artificial staple group.
If hop sacking or tubelar fabric woven from this yarn
Once woven into specific fabric types like hop sacking, it moves to Chapter 55 woven fabric headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'multiple folded yarn' with twist specifications to distinguish from single yarns during customs review
• Avoid retail put-up like balls or cones under 1kg; use large industrial hanks to stay in non-retail category
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