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HTS Code · Chapter 55

5511Yarn of man-made staple fibers, put up for retail sale

HTS Code 5511 covers any article best defined as Textile and Textile ArticlesMan-made staple fibersYarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibers, put up for retail sale: in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 3 sub-classifications.

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5511from your country of origin25% → 35%

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What does HTS code 5511 cover?

HTS code 5511 covers yarn of man-made staple fibers, put up for retail sale (Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibers, put up for retail sale:), classified under Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibers) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. There are 3 more specific sub-classifications under this code.

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