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Nylon POY 600 Decitex Partially Oriented Yarn from Japan

Partially oriented yarn (POY) of nylon/polyamide, textured single yarn at 600 decitex, used as intermediate for draw texturing in apparel and upholstery. Falls precisely under HTS 5402.32.30.00 for textured polyamide single yarns >500 decitex, excluding retail packaging. POY provides cost-effective base for further processing.

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

• Document POY draw ratio specs and intended texturing process to distinguish from fully drawn yarn (FDY)

• Ensure humidity-controlled shipping to prevent yarn sticking, which could trigger quality disputes

• Use ISF filings early for air/sea imports, specifying exact statistical decitex category