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20 Denier Ultrafine Polyester Yarn from Japan

Ultrafine 20 denier single polyester filament yarn, untwisted, for microfiber cloth and apparel production. Classed under HTS 5402.47.90 as other low-twist (<50 turns/m) polyester yarn <67 decitex, in bulk for manufacturers. Enables high-performance synthetic fabrics.

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

Lab-certify fineness (20 denier <<67 dtex) to distinguish from monofilaments; ultrafine specs prevent 5404 shifts

Avoid retail labeling like small hanks; ship in jumbo cones with B2B invoices