Caprolactam Nylon Twist Yarn
Single yarn made from caprolactam-based polyamide (Nylon 6) with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre, supplied on cones for weaving mills. This is a synthetic filament yarn of polyamides, not put up for retail sale, and falls under tariff item 5402.51.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn is textured
Textured polyamide yarn is classified separately under heading 5402.
If the yarn is elastomeric
Elastomeric yarns of polyamides are excluded from this item and fall under a different subheading.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the yarn is not put up for retail sale (e.g
• on cones over 85 g) to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide a lab test or mill certificate confirming polyamide composition and twist level
• Declare the yarn's decitex and twist per metre accurately on the CBSA customs entry
Related Products under Tariff item 5402.51.00
High-Twist Polyamide Filament for Hosiery
Single high-twist polyamide filament yarn designed for circular knitting in hosiery production, with twist exceeding 50 turns per metre. This synthetic filament yarn of nylon is not for retail sale and is classifiable under tariff item 5402.51.00.
Industrial Nylon Single Filament Yarn
High-tenacity single nylon filament yarn twisted over 50 turns per metre, used for industrial fabrics such as airbags and tires. This is a synthetic polyamide yarn in bulk packaging for manufacturing, falling under tariff item 5402.51.00.
Nylon 66 High-Twist Weaving Yarn
Nylon 66 single filament yarn with high twist exceeding 50 turns per metre, suitable for durable woven fabrics in apparel and upholstery. This polyamide synthetic yarn is not for retail sale and is classifiable under tariff item 5402.51.00.
Nylon 6 Industrial Single Yarn Cone
Cone-wound single nylon 6 yarn with twist exceeding 50 turns per metre, designed for shuttleless looms in fabric mills. This bulk polyamide filament yarn, not in retail packaging, falls under tariff item 5402.51.00.
Nylon 6 Single Twist Yarn
Single nylon 6 filament yarn with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre, used in textile weaving and knitting applications. This synthetic filament yarn of polyamides is not for retail sale and is classifiable under tariff item 5402.51.00.
Nylon Filament Single for Curtain Fabrics
Single nylon filament yarn twisted over 50 turns per metre, intended for weaving sheer curtain fabrics. This polyamide synthetic yarn in industrial spools is not for retail sale and falls under tariff item 5402.51.00.