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High Tenacity Polyester Sailcloth Weaving Yarn from Japan

Single high tenacity polyester filament yarn specifically for dimensionally stable woven sailcloth in marine applications. HTS 5402.20.30 classification based on synthetic polyester high tenacity single yarn characteristics per statistical definitions.

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

• Certify crease resistance and minimal shrinkage (<3%) for sail-grade qualification

• Specify warp/fill yarn directions; mixed constructions risk dual classification

• Industrial cones only; retail 'sailmaker packs' reclassify as Chapter 55