HTS heading 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale
Heading 5509 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 5509 at a glance
- 23 rated tariff lines; 0 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 7% to 13.2%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 23 of 23 lines on a list in effect (List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Single yarn…, Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (604), Single yarn (604), Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, Single yarn (6…, Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (604), Single yarn, Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, Single yarn (607), Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (607), Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (607), Mixed mainly or solely with cotton, Mixed mainly or solely with wool o.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 5509.11: Containing 85 percent or more by weight of staple fibers of nylon or other polyamides (1 line)
- 5509.12: Containing 85 percent or more by weight of staple fibers of nylon or other polyamides (1 line)
- 5509.21: Containing 85 percent or more by weight of polyester staple fibers (1 line)
- 5509.22: Containing 85 percent or more by weight of polyester staple fibers (1 line)
- 5509.31: Containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers (1 line)
- 5509.32: Containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers (1 line)
- 5509.41: Other yarn, containing 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers (1 line)
- 5509.42: Other yarn, containing 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers (1 line)
- 5509.51: Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers (2 lines)
- 5509.52: Other yarn, of polyester staple fibers (1 line)
- 5509.53: Other yarn, of polyester staple fibers (1 line)
- 5509.59: Other yarn, of polyester staple fibers (1 line)
- 5509.61: Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers (1 line)
- 5509.62: Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers (1 line)
- 5509.69: Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers (3 lines)
- 5509.91: Other yarn (1 line)
- 5509.92: Other yarn (1 line)
- 5509.99: Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers (3 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 5509
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5509.11.00 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of staple fibers of nylon or other polya…: Single yarn… | 9.4% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.12.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (604) | 10.6% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.21.00 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of polyester staple fibers: Single yarn (604) | 9.7% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.22.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn | 10.6% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.31.00 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers: Single yarn (6… | 9% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.32.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (604) | 10% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.41.00 | Other yarn, containing 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers: Single yarn | 9% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.42.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn | 7% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.51.30 | Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers: Single yarn (607) | 9.7% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.51.60 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (607) | 10.6% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.52.00 | Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (607) | 12% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.53.00 | Mixed mainly or solely with cotton | 13.2% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.59.00 | Other yarn, of polyester staple fibers: Other (607) | 13.2% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.61.00 | Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (607) | 13.2% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.62.00 | Mixed mainly or solely with cotton (607) | 12% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.69.20 | Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers: Single yarn (607) | 9% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.69.40 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (607) | 10% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.69.60 | Other: Other (607) | 13.2% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.91.00 | Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (607) | 12% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.92.00 | Mixed mainly or solely with cotton (607) | 7.5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.99.20 | Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers: Single yarn (607) | 9% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.99.40 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (607) | 10.6% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5509.99.60 | Other: Other (607) | 13.2% | List 3 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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