Nomex N100 Aramid Monofilament

DuPont Nomex N100 high-tenacity aramid monofilament, single yarn <920 decitex, twist-free for firefighter gear reinforcement. Classifies in HTS 5402.11.30.10 as untwisted/low-twist aramid polyamide yarn, bulk industrial form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.8%+35.0%43.8%
🇲🇽Mexico8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇨🇦Canada8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇩🇪Germany8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇯🇵Japan8.8%+10.0%18.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402Same rate: 43.8%

If nylon 6,6 instead of aramid

Other polyamide high-tenacity yarns (non-aramid) use prior 5402.10 suffixes.

5903.90.10.00Lower: 37.7% vs 43.8%

If coated for technical textile use

Textile coatings/impregnations move to Chapter 59.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 43.8%

If extruded as plastic monofilament >67 dtex

Plastic industry monofilaments classify in Chapter 39 when exceeding textile yarn specs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify flame-retardant aramid polymer content; substitutes may shift classification

Use commercial invoices specifying 'not sewing thread, not retail' to prevent Chapter 52/55 shifts

Test for monofil vs multifil; diameter >67 dtex could affect monofil status