Polyethylene Textured Monofilament Yarn 50 dtex from Japan
This is a single textured synthetic monofilament yarn made from polyethylene, with a fineness of less than 67 decitex, not packaged for retail sale. It falls under HTS 5402.39.31.10 as it is a textured single yarn of polyethylene classified under the 600 subgroup. Primarily used in industrial weaving or knitting applications.
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 fineness is below 67 decitex and confirm polyethylene composition via lab testing to avoid misclassification
• Provide mill certificates documenting single yarn structure and textured process; ensure no retail packaging
• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect denier reporting, which can shift to higher duty categories