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High Tenacity Polyester Monofilament 1000 Decitex

This synthetic monofilament yarn, made from high tenacity polyester, exceeds 920 decitex and has less than 5 turns per meter twist, classifying it under HTS 5402.20.30.50. It is used in industrial applications like fishing lines and reinforcement materials due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Not put up for retail sale, it meets the criteria for bulk synthetic filament yarn.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.8%+37.5%46.3%
🇲🇽Mexico8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇨🇦Canada8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402.20.60.00Lower: 20% vs 46.3%

If twist exceeds 5 turns per meter

Yarns with 5 turns per meter or more twist fall under separate subheadings for twisted multifilament yarns.

5503.20.00Lower: 41.8% vs 46.3%

If in staple fiber form rather than continuous filament

High tenacity polyester in staple fibers (not continuous yarn) is classified under Chapter 55 for synthetic staple fibers.

5402.62.00.00Lower: 45% vs 46.3%

If not high tenacity but of nylon or polyamide

Non-high-tenacity polyester or polyamide yarns over 920 decitex shift to different material-specific headings.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify decitex measurement exceeds 920 and twist is under 5 turns/meter via lab testing to confirm HTS 5402.20.30.50 classification

• Provide manufacturer's certification of high tenacity polyester composition and non-retail packaging to avoid misclassification

• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect twist measurement leading to reclassification under twisted yarn subheadings