Kevlar 49 Twisted Multifilament Yarn from Japan
Kevlar 49 high-tenacity aramid yarn for composites and cables, multifilament single yarn >920 decitex with ≥5 turns/meter twist. Industrial bulk packaging. Precisely classified in HTS 5402.11.30.70 for aramid high-tenacity twisted multifilaments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use spectrometer tests for polymer confirmation (aramid vs other polyamides)
• Declare exact twist direction (S/Z) if statistical reporting required
• Bundle with composite prepreg docs for end-use verification