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HS HEADING 5511

Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

5511.10

Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, put up for retail sale

5511.20

Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, put up for retail sale

5511.30

Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, put up for retail sale

Chapter 55 classification notes

Chapter 55 staple-fibre products dominate textile feedstock; finished garment classification follows Chapter 61/62.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Yarns of synthetic filament (Chapter 54) vs. staple fibres (55) — manufacturing route distinction.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 55

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