Heading 5511 · Chapter 55

Retail-packed yarn made from short man-made fibres, excluding sewing thread

This heading covers yarn made from short man-made fibres when it is presented in retail packaging. Sewing thread is excluded; the children distinguish between synthetic fibres with at least 85% by weight, synthetic fibres with less than 85% by weight, and regenerated fibres.

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Yarn of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale (excl. sewing thread)

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Step 1 · Section XI Textiles and textile articles
Which named textile group best describes the product: natural silk; wool or fine or coarse animal hair; cotton; other vegetable textile fibres or paper yarn; continuous or short synthetic fibres; wadding, felt or nonwovens; floor coverings; special woven or tufted fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings or embroidery; coated or laminated fabric or technical textile goods; knitted fabric; knitted clothing; non-knitted clothing; or other made-up textile goods?
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Step 2 · Chapter 55 Man-made staple fibres 6 of 14 chapters in section XI
What kind of product is it: synthetic or regenerated tow, unprepared or prepared short fibres, chemical-fibre waste, sewing thread, other yarn, retail-presented yarn, or woven fabric—and, for woven fabric, what are its fibre content and weight?
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Step 3 · Heading 5511 Yarn of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail s… 11 of 16 headings under chapter 55
Is the yarn made from at least 85% by weight short synthetic fibres, from less than 85% by weight short synthetic fibres, or from short regenerated fibres?

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