Viscose Knitting Yarn Skein
A 100g skein of soft viscose yarn made from artificial staple fibers, ideal for hand knitting scarves and hats. This yarn is put up for retail sale in consumer-friendly packaging with usage instructions. It falls under HTS 5511.30.00.00 as yarn of artificial staple fibers packaged for retail.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7.5% | +35.0% | 42.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not put up for retail sale
Bulk artificial staple fiber yarn for industrial or wholesale use falls under heading 5504, not retail packaging.
If made from artificial filament instead of staple fibers
Filament yarns of artificial fibers are classified in Chapter 54, differing from staple fiber yarns in Chapter 55.
If sold in large cones for weaving rather than retail skeins
Yarn not packaged for retail shifts to heading 5516 for specific manufacturing end-uses.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content is 100% artificial staple fibers like viscose or rayon via lab tests for accurate classification
• Include retail packaging details in documentation to distinguish from industrial yarn under heading 5516
• Avoid misclassification as sewing thread by confirming it's not sized for machine sewing
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