Folded Polyester-Rayon Industrial Yarn 40/3 from China

Three-ply folded yarn from 40s count polyester-rayon staple fibers (70% polyester, 30% rayon), designed for heavy-duty weaving in workwear fabrics. HTS 5510.90.40.00 applies as it's multiple (cabled) yarn primarily of synthetic staple fibers, supplied in large industrial cones.

Duty Rate — China → United States

45.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Submit yarn twist test reports to CBP if challenged on 'multiple' vs single yarn classification

Label shipments clearly as 'not for retail sale' with industrial end-use declarations