Polyester 150D/48F Twisted Multifilament Yarn

This is a single polyester multifilament yarn with 150 denier and 48 filaments, featuring a twist of 12 turns per meter, exceeding the 5 turns per meter threshold for HTS 5402.47.90.40. It is not put up for retail sale and is used primarily in weaving industrial fabrics. The twist level qualifies it under the 'multifilament, with twist of 5 turns or more per meter' subheading.

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.

5402.47.90Same rate: 43%

If twist exceeds 50 turns per meter

Higher twist levels (>50 turns/m) fall under a separate statistical suffix within the same heading for more twisted yarns.

5503.20.00Lower: 39.3% vs 43%

If processed into synthetic staple fibers or tow

Chapter 55 covers synthetic staple fibers and tow, not continuous multifilament yarns of Chapter 54.

5402.33Lower: 18% vs 43%

If made from nylon or polyamide instead of polyester

Polyester-specific subheading 5402.47 applies only to polyesters; nylon yarns classify under 5402.33.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact twist measurement (must be ≥5 turns/m) via lab testing to confirm classification under 5402.47.90.40

Provide detailed denier, filament count, and twist certification in entry documentation to avoid reclassification

Ensure yarn is not packaged for retail sale; bulk spools only, as retail packaging shifts to Chapter 55

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Polyester Textured Multifilament 300D/96F Yarn

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Industrial Polyester 450D/72F Twisted Spinning Yarn

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Polyester POY 500D/144F Twisted Yarn

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Heavy Duty Polyester 2100D/360F Twisted Yarn

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