HS code for yarn
The U.S. HS code for yarn is usually 5511.10.00.30 (acrylic), with a 7.5% general duty and an estimated total of 20% from China and 20% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 45% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic | 5511.10.00.30 | 7.5% | 20% |
- 5511.10.00.30: Of synthetic staple fibers, containing 85 percent or more by weight of such fibers / Acrylic or modacrylic (200)
What decides the code
Acrylic yarn of man-made staple fibers, put up for retail sale, is classified under heading 5511, specifically subheading 5511.10.00.30.
- The yarn is of man-made staple fibers, not filament, which places it in heading 5511 rather than the filament yarn headings.
- The yarn is put up for retail sale, which is required for subheading 5511.10.
- The fiber is acrylic, which is named directly in subheading 5511.10.00.30.
- The yarn is not sewing thread, so it stays in the yarn provisions of heading 5511.
Common mistakes
- Classifying acrylic yarn under 5509 is wrong because that heading covers yarn of synthetic staple fibers not put up for retail sale.
- Using 5510 is wrong because that heading covers yarn of artificial staple fibers, not acrylic, which is synthetic.
- Putting acrylic yarn in 5402 is wrong because that heading covers synthetic filament yarn, not staple fiber yarn.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 20% = 7.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 45%.
- Vietnam
- 20% = 7.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 5511.10.00.30, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Acrylic
- CN 5511 10 00, 5%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for yarn?
The U.S. HTS code for yarn is usually 5511.10.00.30 (acrylic). The first six digits, 5511.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on yarn from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 5511.10.00.30 is 7.5%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 20% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 20%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.