HS 5510: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

General Rate
5%
Sub-codes
6
GST
10%
Chapter

HS Codes Under Heading 5510

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
5510-1Containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres:0%
5510-11-00Single yarnkg5%
5510-12-00Multiple (folded) or cabled yarnkg5%
5510-20-00Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hairkg5%
5510-30-00Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cottonkg5%
5510-90-00Other yarnkg5%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 5510 products:

Classification Guidance

Heading 5510 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 artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 5510 (Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale) is 5%. Preferential rates may be available under 16 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 5510?

There are 6 statistical codes under heading 5510 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

Get the total landed cost for HS 5510 — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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