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Aluminum Foil Laminated Metallic Yarn

Polyester yarn laminated with ultra-thin aluminum foil strip for mirror-like reflection. Classified HTS 5605.00.90.00 as textile yarn combined with metal in strip form, other. Used in safety garments and stage costumes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.2%+35.0%48.2%
🇲🇽Mexico13.2%+10.0%23.2%
🇨🇦Canada13.2%+10.0%23.2%
🇩🇪Germany13.2%+10.0%23.2%
🇯🇵Japan13.2%+10.0%23.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7607.11.30Lower: 40.8% vs 48.2%

If foil thickness exceeds textile specs

Primarily aluminum foil construction shifts to Chapter 76.

5603.94.90Lower: 35% vs 48.2%

If plastic laminated instead of metal

Plastic covering/lamination moves to nonwovens heading.

6210.40Lower: 16.2% vs 48.2%

If special woven fire safety fabrics

End-use in protective garments may require Chapter 62.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Measure foil thickness to ensure textile yarn dominance

• Avoid Chapter 76 classification by proving textile character

• Include reflectivity test data for reflective garment claims

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