Heading 5406

Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale

4 declarable lines

Heading 5406 covers man-made filament yarn, other than sewing thread, when it is put up for retail sale. It has one synthetic group split into acrylic, polyester, and other, plus one artificial line. All listed lines carry a general (MFN) rate of 7.5%.

Products in this heading

Retail spools of acrylic filament yarn
Retail skeins of polyester filament yarn
Retail packages of other synthetic filament yarn
Retail packs of artificial filament yarn such as viscose rayon
Craft yarn of man-made filaments put up for retail sale
Small retail cards of synthetic filament yarn

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the item is man-made filament yarn, not sewing thread.
Confirm the yarn is put up for retail sale; bulk yarn is classified in 5402 or 5403.
Decide whether the yarn is synthetic or artificial.
For synthetic yarn, choose acrylic, polyester, or other.
For artificial yarn, use the single artificial line.

Often confused with

Sewing thread of man-made filaments
Sewing thread is excluded even when put up for retail sale.
Heading 5401
Synthetic filament yarn not put up for retail sale
Bulk or non-retail synthetic filament yarn goes to heading 5402.
Heading 5402
Artificial filament yarn not put up for retail sale
Bulk or non-retail artificial filament yarn goes to heading 5403.
Heading 5403
Woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn
Woven fabrics are classified outside the yarn headings.
Heading 5407
Woven fabric of artificial filament yarn
Woven fabrics are classified outside the yarn headings.
Heading 5408

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for acrylic filament yarn put up for retail sale?

Use 5406.00.10.20 for acrylic synthetic filament yarn put up for retail sale; its general (MFN) rate is 7.5%.

What is the duty on polyester filament yarn put up for retail sale?

Polyester synthetic filament yarn put up for retail sale is 5406.00.10.40, with a general (MFN) rate of 7.5%.

How do I classify artificial filament yarn put up for retail sale?

Classify it in 5406.00.20.00; the general (MFN) rate for that line is 7.5%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.