5510.12.00.00 - Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (603)

This HTS category, 5510.12.00.00, encompasses multiple-folded or cabled yarns spun from artificial staple fibers. These yarns are characterized by having at least 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers and are not packaged for retail sale. The "multiple (folded) or cabled" designation indicates that the yarn consists of two or more single strands twisted together, either in a folded (two or more single yarns combined) or cabled (two or more folded yarns combined) construction. This structure imparts greater strength and durability compared to single yarns.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 5510.11.00.00, is crucial. While both fall under yarns containing 85 percent or more artificial staple fibers and are not put up for retail sale, 5510.11.00.00 specifically covers single yarns, meaning each yarn strand is composed of a single spun thread. In contrast, 5510.12.00.00 exclusively classifies yarns formed by twisting together two or more such single strands.

As this node represents a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within this heading is determined by the yarn construction (multiple/folded/cabled versus single) and the predominant fiber content (85% or more artificial staple fibers). Examples of goods falling here could include industrial sewing thread bases, upholstery yarns, or heavy-duty weaving yarns that meet the specified criteria for artificial staple fiber content and construction, and are not packaged for direct consumer use.