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Polyester 75/24 FDY Low-Twist Yarn

Fully drawn polyester filament yarn (FDY) at 75 decitex with 24 filaments, untwisted or under 5 tpm, suitable for direct weaving into lightweight synthetic fabrics. Falls under HTS 5402.47.1020 for its precise polyester specs, low twist, and bulk industrial packaging. Common in sportswear linings and curtains.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+37.5%45.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402.47.10.40Same rate: 45.5%

If measuring under 75 decitex

Denier range dictates statistical suffix; below 75 dt shifts to lighter yarn category within same subheading.

5403Lower: 20% vs 45.5%

If multiple (plied) yarns rather than single

5403 covers plied yarns; single untwisted/low-twist filaments remain in 5402.

5402.59.01.00Same rate: 45.5%

If composed of acrylic rather than polyester

Material type (polyester vs other synthetics) determines 6-digit subheading.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Request mill test reports confirming FDY process, 75-80 dt range, and filament count; avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring twist turns which triggers audits; pair with HTS lookup for quotas if from China