Loop Wale Yarn from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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