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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%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

• 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