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Polypropylene Staple Fiber Open-End Spun Yarn 12/3 Ne

Three-ply open-end spun yarn from polypropylene staple fibers, 12/3 Ne, for industrial geotextile production. Falls under HTS 5509.99.60.00 as residual other synthetic staple yarn, bulk packaged not for retail. Used in non-apparel technical textiles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.2%+35.0%48.2%
🇲🇽Mexico13.2%+10.0%23.2%
🇨🇦Canada13.2%+10.0%23.2%
🇩🇪Germany13.2%+10.0%23.2%
🇯🇵Japan13.2%+10.0%23.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5509.91.00.00Lower: 47% vs 48.2%

If packaged in consumer-ready skeins or balls

Retail presentation shifts classification regardless of fiber type.

5401Lower: 21.4% vs 48.2%

If produced from polypropylene filament

Filament yarn classification under Chapter 54 differs fundamentally from staple spun yarn.

5503.20.00Lower: 39.3% vs 48.2%

If it's synthetic staple fiber itself, not spun into yarn

Unspun staple fibers classify under Chapter 55 heading 5503, not as yarn.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document open-end spinning method if questioned during classification; ensure no retail packaging to avoid 5509.91; test for exact polymer composition as polypropylene affects duty treatments

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