Gimped yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading 5605 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn
2 declarable lines
Heading 5606 covers gimped yarn, which is yarn with small loops or curls worked into it, plus strip of heading 5404 or 5405 that has been gimped, chenille yarn including flock chenille yarn, and loop wale-yarn. The heading has two declarable lines, split by whether the yarn contains elastomeric filaments. Both lines carry the same general (MFN) rate of 8%.
Products in this heading
- Chenille yarn sold on cones for hand knitting and machine knitting
- Flock chenille yarn used in upholstery and trim
- Gimped decorative yarn with looped or curled effect for trims and cords
- Loop wale-yarn used to knit sweater-type fabrics
- Gimped yarn containing spandex or other elastomeric filament
- Gimped strip yarn made from synthetic strip of heading 5404
How to choose the right subheading
- Check whether the yarn contains elastomeric filaments: yarn with elastomeric filaments goes on 5606.00.00.10, all other yarn on 5606.00.00.90.
- Confirm the yarn is gimped, meaning it has loops, curls or a chenille effect, rather than plain twisted or textured yarn.
- Identify whether the article is chenille yarn, including flock chenille yarn, which stays in this heading.
- Rule out metal content, since metalized yarn goes to heading 5605.
- Rule out a rubber core covered with textile, since that goes to heading 5604.
Often confused with
- Heading 5605Metalized yarn combined with metal thread, strip or powder
Metalized yarn has its own heading even when gimped.
- Heading 5604Rubber thread or cord covered with textile yarn
Rubber core with a textile cover is classified in 5604, not as gimped yarn.
- Heading 5607Twine, cordage and rope
Folded or twisted cordage of larger structure belongs in 5607.
- Heading 5402Plain synthetic filament yarn, not gimped, textured or chenille
Ordinary filament yarn without gimping or chenille effect stays in chapter 54.
- Heading 5602Felt and nonwovens used as backing for chenille-like fabrics
Felt is a bonded textile sheet, not a yarn, and is classified in 5602.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for chenille yarn?
Chenille yarn without elastomeric filaments is classified under 5606.00.00.90 at a general (MFN) rate of 8%.
What is the duty on gimped yarn containing elastomeric filaments?
Gimped yarn containing elastomeric filaments falls under 5606.00.00.10, and the general (MFN) rate is 8%.
How do I classify gimped yarn between the two lines in heading 5606?
Use 5606.00.00.10 when the yarn contains elastomeric filaments, and 5606.00.00.90 for all other gimped or chenille yarn. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of 8%.
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.