Technora T200 Aramid Low-Twist Yarn from China
Teijin Technora T200 meta-aramid multifilament yarn, high tenacity single yarn ≤920 decitex with <5 tpm twist, used in protective apparel composites. HTS 5402.11.30.10 applies for untextured/low-twist aramid filament not for retail.
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
• Include FTIR spectroscopy reports proving aramid polyamide classification vs other synthetics
• Document end-use as industrial (not apparel sewing thread) to maintain Chapter 54 status
• Check for twist uniformity; inconsistent low-twist may trigger audits