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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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