Industrial Polyester Multifilament Yarn 60 Decitex Untwisted for Geotextiles

Untwisted multifilament polyester yarn with 60 decitex fineness and less than 5 turns per meter twist, bulk-supplied for weaving geotextile fabrics in civil engineering. HTS 5402.47.90.20 covers this as other polyester single yarn with minimal twist, not retail per Chapter 54 notes. It excludes selvage considerations and fits untwisted filament criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

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

5402.33Lower: 18% vs 43%

If polyamide (nylon) composition

Material change to polyamides uses 5402.33, not polyester 5402.47.

5402.59.01.00Same rate: 43%

If multiple yarns plied together

Plied constructions exceed single yarn provisions.

5607.50Lower: 13.6% vs 43%

If further processed into twine or cordage

Post-yarn processing into ropes shifts to Chapter 56.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify average yarn number and construction to align with poplin/broadcloth exclusions if applicable

Use commercial invoices specifying 'bulk industrial yarn' to avoid retail misclassification