What HS code 5511.10 covers
HS code 5511.10 classifies yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, put up for retail sale. It is a subheading of heading 5511 (Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale), in chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), section XI of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 5511.10
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 5511
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 5511.10.
- 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
Confirm the code for your exact product
A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 5511.10 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.