Cabled Acrylic-Cotton Blend Yarn 30/2 from Mexico
A cabled yarn produced by plying two 30s count singles of 60% acrylic (synthetic staple) and 40% cotton, ideal for knitting sweaters and blankets. Classified under HTS 5510.90.40.00 due to its multiple yarn construction and main mixture with synthetic staple fibers, not intended for retail sale.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include twist direction and ply count in commercial invoices to distinguish from single yarns
• Ensure country-of-origin documentation traces staple fiber blending process for duty preference claims
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; base customs value on industrial bulk pricing, not retail equivalents