HS code 551090: Yarn
- Covers:
- Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 551011 (Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial…); 551012 (Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial…); 551020 (Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or…); and others.
- Listed US duty:
- 9%–13.2% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale : Other yarn
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What 551090 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale › Other yarn.
This is the “other” line of heading 5510 (yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
- 551011 Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres — Single yarn
- 551012 Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres — Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
- 551020 Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- 551030 Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 5510 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
9%–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 551090
EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 551090 →
Common questions
- What is HS code 551090?
- Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale : Other yarn
- What duty rates apply to 551090?
- Listed US duty: 9%–13.2% (US general rate, HTS 2026).
Browse all of Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres →
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