Polypropylene Folded Yarn for Carpet Weaving from Japan
This is textured polypropylene yarn consisting of multiple folded yarns, exceeding 600 decitex, used primarily in industrial carpet weaving. It falls under HTS 5402.34.60.00 as synthetic filament textured yarn of polypropylene that is multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale. The high decitex and industrial packaging distinguish it from finer retail yarns.
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
• Verify yarn construction meets 'multiple (folded) or cabled' criteria with lab tests to avoid reclassification to single yarn subheadings
• Provide mill certificates confirming polypropylene composition and textured nature; ensure no retail packaging