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HTS Code · Chapter 55

5509.51Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers

Also written 550951

HTS Code 5509.51 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:Other yarn, of polyester staple fibers:Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers: in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.

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What does HTS code 5509.51 cover?

HTS code 5509.51 covers mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers (Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers:), classified under Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibers) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.

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