Polypropylene Twist Yarn for Rope Manufacturing
Single polypropylene filament yarn with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre, supplied in large cones for subsequent twisting into ropes and cords. This yarn is not put up for retail sale, and its polypropylene composition and twist level qualify it for tariff item 5402.53.00.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn is processed into ropes or cords
Ropes and cords are classified under Chapter 56.
If the twist is 50 turns per metre or less
Lower twist yarns are classified under the 'other yarn, single' category.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Confirm the yarn's twist exceeds 50 turns per metre and that it is not packaged for retail sale
• If the yarn is imported for rope manufacturing, note that the finished rope will be classified under Chapter 56
• Ensure the yarn's decitex does not exceed 10,000, as higher decitex yarns are classified as twine or cordage
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