Polyamide 66 Cabled Yarn 240/3 from Japan
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.
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
• 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