Heading 5510

Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale

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Heading 5510 covers yarn, other than sewing thread, of artificial staple fibers that is not put up for retail sale. The heading first separates yarn with 85% or more artificial staple fibers from other yarn, then separates by blend partner and by single versus multiple or cabled structure.

Products in this heading

Viscose rayon single yarn on cones, 85% or more artificial staple fibers
Cabled viscose rayon yarn on cones, 85% or more artificial staple fibers
Artificial staple fiber yarn blended mainly with wool
Artificial staple fiber yarn blended mainly with cotton
Artificial staple fiber single yarn blended mainly with polyester staple fiber
Artificial staple fiber folded yarn blended mainly with polyester staple fiber
Industrial artificial staple fiber yarn in bulk, not put up for retail sale

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the yarn is of artificial staple fibers, not synthetic staple fibers and not sewing thread.
Check whether artificial staple fibers are 85% or more by weight; that decides between 5510.11 or 5510.12 and the other lines.
Identify the yarn structure: single yarn versus multiple (folded) or cabled yarn.
Name the main blend partner: wool or fine animal hair, cotton, synthetic staple fibers, or other.
Confirm the yarn is not put up for retail sale; retail put-up yarn falls outside this heading.

Often confused with

Sewing thread of artificial staple fibers
Sewing thread is covered by heading 5508, not yarn heading 5510.
Heading 5508
Artificial staple fiber yarn put up for retail sale
Retail put-up yarn is classified in heading 5511.
Heading 5511
Yarn of synthetic staple fibers
Heading 5509 covers synthetic staple fiber yarn; 5510 covers artificial staple fiber yarn.
Heading 5509
Woven fabric of artificial staple fibers
Finished woven fabric is not yarn and is classified in heading 5516.
Heading 5516

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for single yarn of artificial staple fibers containing 85% or more by weight of those fibers?

The HTS code is 5510.11.00.00. Its general (MFN) rate is 9%.

What is the duty on artificial staple fiber yarn mixed mainly or solely with cotton?

The line 5510.30.00.00 has a general (MFN) rate of 7.5%. It applies to other yarn of artificial staple fibers mixed mainly or solely with cotton.

How do I classify multiple or cabled artificial staple fiber yarn mixed mainly or solely with synthetic staple fibers?

Use 5510.90.40.00, which has a general (MFN) rate of 10.6%. For yarn with 85% or more artificial staple fibers, use 5510.12.00.00, general (MFN) rate 10.6%.

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.