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

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

13.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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