Dyneema-Competitive High Tenacity Polyester Filament
This is an ultra-high strength single polyester filament yarn that competes with UHMWPE for mooring lines and lifting slings. It provides exceptional tensile strength and low elongation for heavy-duty marine and industrial use. As a single high tenacity polyester yarn, not for retail sale, it falls under tariff item 5402.20.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
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Textured high tenacity polyester yarn has a separate tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the yarn's tenacity and denier to ensure it meets the high tenacity threshold
• Keep records of the manufacturing process to prove it is not a different polymer
• Ensure bulk packaging and not retail-ready formats for this classification
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