Spandex-Covered Textured Polyester Yarn 70D/34F from Japan
Textured polyester core yarn covered with spandex, total 70 denier/34F, single yarn for stretch fabrics. Classed in HTS 5402.39.31.90 as other synthetic textured single >67 decitex (equiv.), bulk. Used in activewear and hosiery.
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
• Declare exact core/cover ratio and texturing to avoid elastomeric yarn headings
• Test elasticity to confirm not predominantly spandex (which shifts classification)
• Use industrial bobbin packaging exclusively