Dyneema-Competitive High Tenacity Polyester Filament from China
Ultra-high strength single polyester filament yarn competing with UHMWPE for mooring lines and lifting slings. Precisely fits HTS 5402.20.30 as high tenacity synthetic polyester single yarn not for retail sale.
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
• Submit comparative strength charts vs steel (min 10 g/den) for high tenacity validation
• Chemical analysis confirming PET polyester prevents aramid misclassification
• Large industrial packaging required; consumer spools become retail yarn