Heading 5510
HTS code 5510 — Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale
- Chapter
- 55 — Man-made staple fibers
- Tariff lines
- 7
- General duty
- General duty rates from 7.5% to 13.2%
Tariff lines under heading 5510
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5510.11.0000 | Single yarn (603) (Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers) | 9% | kg |
| 5510.12.0000 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (603) (Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers) | 10.6% | kg |
| 5510.20.0000 | Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (607) (Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale) | 10.2% | kg |
| 5510.30.0000 | Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton (607) (Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale) | 7.5% | kg |
| 5510.90.2000 | Single yarn (607) (Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale > Other yarn > Mixed mainly or solely with synthetic staple fibers) | 9% | kg |
| 5510.90.4000 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (607) (Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale > Other yarn > Mixed mainly or solely with synthetic staple fibers) | 10.6% | kg |
| 5510.90.6000 | Other (607) (Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale > Other yarn) | 13.2% | kg |
Documents required to import under 5510
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Textile DeclarationRequired
CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer
- Visa / Export LicenseConditional
Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 5510?
- HTS heading 5510 covers yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale. It sits in Chapter 55 (man-made staple fibers) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 7 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 5510?
- General duty rates from 7.5% to 13.2%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5510 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 55
- 5501Synthetic filament tow
- 5502Artificial filament tow
- 5503Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- 5504Artificial staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- 5505Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of man-made fibers
- 5506Synthetic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- 5507Artificial staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- 5508Sewing thread of man-made staple fibers, whether or not put up for retail sale