Spandex-Covered Textured Polyester Yarn 40D from Japan
Single textured polyester yarn covered with spandex for elasticity, 40 denier total, used in activewear. Classifies under HTS 5402.39.31 as synthetic textured single yarn <67 decitex. Core-spun construction counts as single.
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
• Disclose coverage ratio; if >15% spandex, may review as elastic under other notes
• Test total decitex to confirm <67 limit
• Document as industrial yarn, not sewing thread