Loop Wale Yarn from China
Specialty yarn featuring protruding loops along its length, creating a textured 'wale' effect ideal for terry-like fabrics. Classified in HTS 5606.00.00 as loop wale-yarn, used in bathrobes, towels, and upholstery. The looped structure differentiates it from smooth chenille.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide cross-sectional images demonstrating loop formation to confirm 5606 classification
• Label as 'loop wale-yarn' specifically; generic 'textured yarn' may trigger Chapter 54 review
• Check for country-of-origin rules as loop processing may create new origin