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Acrylic Knitting Yarn 100g Ball from Japan

A 100-gram ball of acrylic synthetic staple fiber yarn (100% acrylic) for retail sale as knitting supplies. Classified under HTS 5511.10.0060 due to its high synthetic fiber content and consumer-ready ball packaging for home use. Popular for scarves, hats, and baby items.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document yarn twist and denier specs to distinguish from sewing thread under Chapter 54

• Use invoices specifying 'retail packaged' to prevent reclassification as industrial yarn

• Comply with flammability standards if marketed for infant apparel end-use