HTS 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale
Heading 5509 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 27 ten-digit statistical numbers. A US entry line in ACE needs the full ten digits, with the quantity in kg.
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- If the goods are made in China, check Section 301 duties under HTSUS heading 9903.88, on top of the general rate, and any exclusions.
| HTSUS number | Description | Unit | General rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Containing 85 percent or more by weight of staple fibers of nylon or other polyamides: | |||
| 5509.11.00.00 | Single yarn (604) | kg | 9.4% |
| 5509.12.00.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (604) | kg | 10.6% |
| Containing 85 percent or more by weight of polyester staple fibers: | |||
| 5509.21.00.00 | Single yarn (604) | kg | 9.7% |
| 5509.22.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn | 10.6% | |
| 5509.22.00.10 | Multiple (folded), with a final "Z" twist (200) | kg | |
| 5509.22.00.90 | Other (604) | kg | |
| Containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers: | |||
| 5509.31.00.00 | Single yarn (604) | kg | 9% |
| 5509.32.00.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (604) | kg | 10% |
| Other yarn, containing 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers: | |||
| 5509.41.00 | Single yarn | 9% | |
| 5509.41.00.10 | Of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers (604) | kg | |
| 5509.41.00.90 | Other (604) | kg | |
| 5509.42.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn | 7% | |
| 5509.42.00.10 | Of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers (604) | kg | |
| 5509.42.00.90 | Other (604) | kg | |
| Other yarn, of polyester staple fibers: | |||
| 5509.51 | Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers: | ||
| 5509.51.30.00 | Single yarn (607) | kg | 9.7% |
| 5509.51.60.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (607) | kg | 10.6% |
| 5509.52.00.00 | Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (607) | kg | 12% |
| 5509.53.00 | Mixed mainly or solely with cotton | 13.2% | |
| 5509.53.00.30 | Not exceeding 52 nm (607) | kg | |
| 5509.53.00.60 | Exceeding 52 nm (607) | kg | |
| 5509.59.00.00 | Other (607) | kg | 13.2% |
| Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers: | |||
| 5509.61.00.00 | Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (607) | kg | 13.2% |
| 5509.62.00.00 | Mixed mainly or solely with cotton (607) | kg | 12% |
| 5509.69 | Other: | ||
| Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers: | |||
| 5509.69.20.00 | Single yarn (607) | kg | 9% |
| 5509.69.40.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (607) | kg | 10% |
| 5509.69.60.00 | Other (607) | kg | 13.2% |
| Other yarn: | |||
| 5509.91.00.00 | Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (607) | kg | 12% |
| 5509.92.00.00 | Mixed mainly or solely with cotton (607) | kg | 7.5% |
| 5509.99 | Other: | ||
| Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers: | |||
| 5509.99.20.00 | Single yarn (607) | kg | 9% |
| 5509.99.40.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (607) | kg | 10.6% |
| 5509.99.60.00 | Other (607) | kg | 13.2% |
Common paperwork mistakes with heading 5509
- The invoice shows the exporter's own code. Only the first six digits are shared worldwide; the US number has ten. Check every line against the list above.
- The quantity is in the wrong unit. These lines report quantity in kg, which may not match the invoice's cartons, sets or pieces.
- The packing list and the bill of lading disagree on cartons or gross weight, which can lead to holds and exams.
- The manufacturer's name and address are missing, so the MID cannot be built from the documents.
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Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, US International Trade Commission. Rates are for information only.