Kevlar 49 Twisted Multifilament Yarn from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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