Nomex N100 Aramid Monofilament from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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