Viscose Rayon Folded High Tenacity Yarn for Conveyor Belts
This is a folded (multiple) high tenacity viscose rayon yarn, engineered for reinforcing conveyor belts and transmission belts in industrial applications. It falls under tariff item 5403.10.00 as a high tenacity yarn of viscose rayon, an artificial filament yarn not put up for retail sale. The yarn's tenacity exceeds the threshold for viscose rayon (27 cN/tex) as defined in Section XI Note 6, confirming its classification here.
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 not high tenacity (tenacity below 27 cN/tex)
Non-high tenacity viscose rayon yarn, not put up for retail sale, falls under this alternative heading for artificial filament yarn.
If the yarn measures more than 10,000 decitex
Section XI Note 3 classifies man-made fibre yarns over 10,000 decitex as twine, cordage, ropes, or cables, moving it out of Chapter 54.
If the yarn is put up for retail sale
Retail-packed viscose rayon yarn, even if high tenacity, would be classified under the retail sale provision of heading 54.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the yarn's tenacity exceeds 27 cN/tex for viscose rayon to qualify as high tenacity under Section XI Note 6; keep test certificates ready
• Declare the yarn as not put up for retail sale—if it's on supports under 85 g, it may be reclassified
• Verify the decitex: yarns over 10,000 decitex are treated as twine, cordage, or ropes, not this heading
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