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Polyester Cabled Textured Yarn for Automotive Upholstery 400D/4 from Japan

Four-ply cabled textured polyester yarn at 400 denier per strand, designed for automotive seat fabrics. Falls under 5402.39.61 as multiple (cabled) synthetic textured yarn not for retail. Cabling ensures high abrasion resistance required for vehicle interiors.

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

• Include OEM specifications proving industrial automotive use

• Test for crimp and bulk to confirm textured status vs flat yarn

• Separate cones properly to avoid set classification issues