Polypropylene Textured Folded Yarn 300D/2 from Japan
Textured polypropylene filament yarn folded from two 300 denier strands, used in carpet backing and geotextiles. HTS 5402.39.61 applies as it's synthetic textured yarn of multiple (folded) construction for industrial use. The folding improves coverage and durability in woven fabrics.
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
• Certify polymer composition (PP vs PET) with FTIR analysis for accurate synthetic classification
• Document industrial end-use to prevent reclassification as consumer craft yarn
• Watch for minimum denier thresholds that might shift to monofilament codes