Untwisted Polyester Multifilament Yarn 40 Decitex for Carpet Backing from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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