Metalized yarn, whether or not gimped, being textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal
2 declarable lines
Heading 5605 covers metalized textile yarn and metalized strip of heading 5404 or 5405. It includes yarn combined with metal thread, strip or powder, or covered with metal, whether or not gimped. The heading has two declarable lines: one for metal coated or metal laminated man-made filament or strip that is ungimped and has low twist, and one for other metalized yarn.
Products in this heading
- Metal-coated man-made filament yarn for weaving or knitting
- Metal-laminated plastic strip of heading 5404 or 5405 used as textile yarn
- Metallic embroidery thread made from metalized man-made filament yarn
- Metalized yarn used in decorative trimmings
- Yarn covered with metal powder or metal thread
- Metalized strip for narrow fabric production
How to choose the right subheading
- Check whether the base item is textile yarn or strip of heading 5404 or 5405.
- Confirm the metal is present as thread, strip or powder, or as a metal covering.
- Determine if the product is metal coated or metal laminated man-made filament or strip.
- Check gimping and twist: ungimped and untwisted or less than 5 turns per meter points to 5605.00.10.00; other goes to 5605.00.90.00.
- Rule out rubber or plastics coating under 5604 and non-metal gimped yarn under 5606.
Often confused with
- Heading 5604Rubber-covered textile yarn
Rubber or plastics coating is classified in heading 5604, not metal coating in 5605.
- Heading 5606Gimped yarn without metal
Gimped yarn that is not metalized belongs in heading 5606.
- Heading 5607Twine, cordage or rope
These are cordage products, not metalized textile yarn.
- Heading 5606Chenille yarn without metal
Chenille yarn is named in heading 5606 unless it is metalized yarn of 5605.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for metalized yarn?
Use 5605.00.10.00 for metal coated or metal laminated man-made filament or strip that is ungimped and untwisted or has twist of less than 5 turns per meter, with a general (MFN) rate of 7.5%. Other metalized yarn is 5605.00.90.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 13.2%.
What is the duty on metalized yarn?
The general (MFN) rate is 7.5% for 5605.00.10.00 and 13.2% for 5605.00.90.00.
How do I classify metalized yarn with twist?
If it is metal coated or metal laminated man-made filament or strip, ungimped, and untwisted or with twist of less than 5 turns per meter, classify it under 5605.00.10.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 7.5%. Otherwise use 5605.00.90.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 13.2%.
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.