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Untwisted Polyester Multifilament Yarn 40 Decitex for Carpet Backing

A low-twist multifilament polyester yarn under 67 decitex, with less than 5 turns per meter, supplied in large cones for manufacturing carpet backing fabrics. Classified in HTS 5402.47.90.20 as other single untwisted/low-twist polyester yarn not for retail, aligning with Chapter 54 notes for synthetic filament yarns excluding sewing thread. Its bulk packaging and industrial end-use confirm non-retail status.

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.

5402.47.90.40Same rate: 43%

If textured or bulked continuous filament (BCF)

Textured polyester yarns for carpets fall under separate statistical provisions.

5402.52.10Higher: 43.8% vs 43%

If twisted exceeding 50 turns per meter overall

Higher twist levels shift to 5402.52 for multiple or plied yarns.

5509.21.00Higher: 44.7% vs 43%

If put up for retail sale in small packages

Retail-packaged synthetic yarns move to Chapter 55.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include twist measurement reports (under 5 t/m) and decitex certification to comply with statistical note (b) on flat fabrics indirectly

• Label shipments clearly as 'not for retail sale' with cone weights exceeding retail thresholds to prevent reclassification

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