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Polyamide 66 Cabled Yarn 240/3

A cabled yarn of three 240 decitex textured polyamide 66 filaments, common in industrial carpet backing production. It meets HTS 5402.31.60.00 criteria for nylon/polyamide textured multiple yarn not exceeding 500 dtex per single yarn, not for retail.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+37.5%45.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5402.32Lower: 20.5% vs 45.5%

If single yarn >500 decitex

Textured polyamide single yarns exceeding 500 dtex per yarn classify under 5402.32.00.00.

5407.61Lower: 27.4% vs 45.5%

If woven into fabric

Once processed into woven polyester fabric, moves from yarn chapter 54 headings to fabric subheadings like 5407.

5501Lower: 20% vs 45.5%

If synthetic filament tow form

Headings 5402/5403 exclude tow per chapter notes, classifying nylon tow in 5501.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit yarn twist meter readings proving cabling (multiple yarns twisted together) to justify 5402.31.60.00 over single yarn codes

• Label clearly as industrial yarn; retail put-up shifts to chapter 54 sewing thread or higher duties

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