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5509
Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale:
HTS Code 5509 covers any article best defined as Textile and Textile ArticlesMan-made staple fibersYarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale: in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 7 sub-classifications.
Where 5509 Appears in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
7 sub-codes- Section 11Textile and Textile Articles
- Chapter 55Man-made staple fibers
- 5509Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale:
HTS Codes Under 5509
- —Containing 85 percent or more by weight of staple fibers of nylon or other polyamides:
- —Containing 85 percent or more by weight of polyester staple fibers:
- —Containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers:
- —Other yarn, containing 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers:
- —Other yarn, of polyester staple fibers:
- —Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers:
- —Other yarn:
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Notes
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