HS 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

General Rate
5%
Sub-codes
25
GST
10%
Chapter

HS Codes Under Heading 5509

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
5509-1Containing 85% or more by weight of staple fibres of nylon or other polyamides:0%
5509-11-00Single yarnkg5%
5509-12-00Multiple (folded) or cabled yarnkg5%
5509-2Containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres:0%
5509-21-00Single yarnkg5%
5509-22-00Multiple (folded) or cabled yarnkg5%
5509-3Containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres:0%
5509-31-00Single yarnkg5%
5509-32-00Multiple (folded) or cabled yarnkg5%
5509-4Other yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres:0%
5509-41-00Single yarnkg5%
5509-42-00Multiple (folded) or cabled yarnkg5%
5509-5Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres:0%
5509-51-00Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibreskg5%
5509-52-00Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hairkg5%
5509-53-00Mixed mainly or solely with cottonkg5%
5509-59-00Otherkg5%
5509-6Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres:0%
5509-61-00Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hairkg5%
5509-62-00Mixed mainly or solely with cottonkg5%
5509-69-00Otherkg5%
5509-9Other yarn:0%
5509-91-00Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hairkg5%
5509-92-00Mixed mainly or solely with cottonkg5%
5509-99-00Otherkg5%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 5509 products:

Classification Guidance

Heading 5509 belongs to Chapter 55 in Section XI (Textiles and textile articles).

View Chapter 55 classification notes
Note 1. 5501 and 5502 apply only to man-made filament tow, consisting of parallel filaments of a uniform length equal to the length of the tow, meeting the following specifications: a. Length of tow exceeding 2 m; b. Twist less than 5 turns per metre; c. Measuring per filament less than 67 decitex; d. Synthetic filament tow only: the tow must be drawn, that is to say, be incapable of being stretched by more than 100% of its length; e. Total measurement of tow more than 20 000 decitex.

Important

Rates shown are general (MFN) duty rates. Total landed cost includes GST (10% on CIF + duty), Import Processing Charge ($50-

92), and biosecurity levy ($46.20-$73.56). Goods valued under AUD
,000 may qualify for the Low Value Imported Goods threshold. Use the calculator for a complete breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 5509 (Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale) is 5%. Preferential rates may be available under 15 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 5509?

There are 25 statistical codes under heading 5509 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

Get the total landed cost for HS 5509 — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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