Polyester High Tenacity Roping and Netting Yarn from Japan
Single high tenacity polyester filament yarn for marine/industrial rope and cargo netting production, with high abrasion resistance. Classified in HTS 5402.20.30 as synthetic high tenacity single yarn of polyesters, sold in bulk for industrial processing.
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
• Document UV resistance and knot strength ratings to support industrial yarn status vs consumer cordage
• Ensure denier uniformity certification; variable denier yarns risk downgrade to 5402.47
• Ship on large industrial beams/cones; small retail hanks reclassify under Chapter 56