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551120Chapter 55

HS code 551120: Yarn

Covers:
Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale: Of…
Listed US duty:
7.5% (US general rate, HTS 2026)

Official description

Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale : Of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85 % by weight of such fibres

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What 551120 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale › Of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85 % by weight of such fibres.

Nearby codes to check

  • Heading 5511 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale: every subheading side by side.
  • 551110 Of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of such fibres
  • 551130 Of artificial staple fibres

US duty rate

7.5%

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 551120

EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 551120 →

Common questions

What is HS code 551120?
Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale : Of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85 % by weight of such fibres
What duty rates apply to 551120?
Listed duty rates range from 7.5% across 1 country rate.

Browse all of Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres →

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