Industrial Polyester Multifilament Yarn 60 Decitex Untwisted for Geotextiles from Japan
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.
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
• 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