HS code 550959: Yarn
- Covers:
- Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 550911 (Containing 85 % or more by weight of staple…); 550912 (Containing 85 % or more by weight of staple…); 550921 (Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester…); and others.
- Listed US duty:
- 13.2% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale : Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres : Other
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What 550959 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale › Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres › Other.
This is the “other” line of heading 5509 (yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
- 550911 Containing 85 % or more by weight of staple fibres of nylon or other polyamides — Single yarn
- 550912 Containing 85 % or more by weight of staple fibres of nylon or other polyamides — Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
- 550921 Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres — Single yarn
- 550922 Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres — Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
- 550931 Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres — Single yarn
- 550932 Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres — Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
- 550941 Other yarn, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres — Single yarn
- 550942 Other yarn, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres — Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
- 550951 Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres — Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres
- 550952 Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres — Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- 550953 Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres — Mixed mainly or solely with cotton
- 550961 Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres — Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- 550962 Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres — Mixed mainly or solely with cotton
- 550969 Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres — Other
- 550991 Other yarn — Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- 550992 Other yarn — Mixed mainly or solely with cotton
- 550999 Other yarn — Other
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 5509 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
13.2%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 550959
EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 550959 →
Common questions
- What is HS code 550959?
- Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale : Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres : Other
- What duty rates apply to 550959?
- Listed duty rates range from 13.2% across 1 country rate.
Browse all of Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres →
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