Untwisted Polyester Multifilament Yarn 40 Decitex for Carpet Backing from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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