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5509.53.00.30 - Not exceeding 52 nm (607) 🖩

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Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)13.2%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty81%
Quota QuantityN/A
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About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 5509.53.00.30, encompasses yarn composed of synthetic staple fibers, specifically polyester, that are mixed primarily or solely with cotton. The key defining characteristic for this classification is that the yarn's individual filament, when measured, does not exceed 52 decitex (nm). These yarns are not intended for direct sale to consumers in retail packaging, but rather for use in further manufacturing processes.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 5509.53.00.60, by the decitex measurement. While both categories cover polyester staple fiber yarns mixed mainly or solely with cotton, the sibling category pertains to yarns where the individual filament exceeds 52 decitex. This precise measurement of fiber fineness is the critical factor for distinguishing between these two classifications.

As this node represents a leaf in the HTS classification tree, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is complete at this level, focusing on the specific composition (polyester staple fiber mixed with cotton) and the physical characteristic of the yarn's filament fineness (not exceeding 52 nm). Practical examples within this category would include yarns used for weaving or knitting fabrics for apparel, home furnishings, or industrial textiles where the specific fineness of the polyester-cotton blend is a crucial manufacturing parameter.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 5509.53.00.30?
HTS code 5509.53.00.30 covers Not exceeding 52 nm (607) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibers.
›What products are classified under 5509.53.00.30?
This classification covers Not exceeding 52 nm (607). It is a subcategory of Mixed mainly or solely with cotton (5509.53.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 5509.53.00.30?
The general rate of duty for HTS 5509.53.00.30 is 13.2%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 81%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 5509.53.00.30?
Imports under HTS 5509.53.00.30 are measured in kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 5509.53.00.30?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate, Israel Special Rate (duty-free treatment). And 9 more programs.

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