Aluminum Foil Laminated Metallic Yarn from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure foil thickness to ensure textile yarn dominance
• Avoid Chapter 76 classification by proving textile character
• Include reflectivity test data for reflective garment claims