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30/2 Plied Viscose Staple Fiber Yarn from Germany

Folded yarn made by plying two 30s viscose staple fiber singles, ideal for apparel linings and lightweight woven fabrics. It qualifies for HTS 5510.12.00.00 as multiple (folded) yarn with over 85% artificial staple fibers (viscose rayon), not for retail, providing smooth texture and dyeability. Commonly used in shirt linings and dress fabrics.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10.6%

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

• Submit fiber content analysis reports specifying viscose as artificial staple fiber to meet 85% threshold

• Document end-use as industrial weaving to differentiate from retail sewing thread in Chapter 52

• Avoid mixing with natural fibers exceeding 15% to prevent reclassification under mixed fiber headings