HTS tariff line · chapter 55
5509.99.20
Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers: single yarn (607)
Analysis
HTS 5509.99.20 covers mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers: single yarn (607) under heading 5509 (yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale).
Within this group the rate runs from 10.6% to 13.2%. Compared with 5509.99.60 (other: other (607)), which pays 13.2%, a misclassification either way moves the duty by 4.2 percentage points.
Goods that qualify under the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, the Israel FTA, and 9 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 9%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
The general duty rate is 9% of the customs value, which is in the middle of the rates in chapter 55 (35th percentile of 133 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $900 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 54%, 6.0 times the general rate.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5509.99.40 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (607) | 10.6% |
| 5509.99.60 | Other: other (607) | 13.2% |