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Polyester Staple Fiber Spun Yarn 30/2 Ne from Japan

This is a two-ply spun yarn made from polyester staple fibers with an English cotton count of 30/2 Ne, suitable for weaving industrial fabrics. It falls under HTS 5509.99.60.00 as yarn of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale, and not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the heading. The yarn is produced for bulk industrial use in textile manufacturing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

Import Tips

Verify yarn count and ply via lab testing for accurate classification; ensure supplier certificates confirm not put up for retail sale; avoid misdeclaration as sewing thread which requires different documentation

Polyester Staple Fiber Spun Yarn 30/2 Ne from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5509.99.60.00