HS HEADING 5511

Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale

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5511

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In plain English

This category covers retail-packaged yarn made from man-made staple fibers, excluding sewing thread. The items are split based on whether the fibers are synthetic or artificial. Synthetic fiber yarns are further divided into those with at least 85 percent synthetic content and those with less than 85 percent. Yarn made from artificial staple fibers stands as its own separate group.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

5511.10

Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, put up for retail sale

5511.20

Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, put up for retail sale

5511.30

Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, put up for retail sale

Chapter 55 classification notes

Chapter 55 staple-fibre products dominate textile feedstock; finished garment classification follows Chapter 61/62.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Yarns of synthetic filament (Chapter 54) vs. staple fibres (55) — manufacturing route distinction.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

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