Polyester 30/1 Low-Twist Weaving Yarn from Japan
Single untwisted polyester yarn denoted as 30/1 (30 denier, single strand), ideal for high-speed shuttleless looms in fabric production. HTS 5402.47.90 applies to this 'other' category of low-twist (<50 turns/m) polyester filament yarn under 67 decitex, not for retail. Supplied in bulk for textile mills.
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
• Submit yarn count (denier to decitex conversion) and twist certification; discrepancies lead to 5402.33 reclassification
• Declare total weight excluding bobbins; bulk import lots often scrutinized for retail packaging indicators
• Avoid common error of grouping with sewing thread—ensure entry specifies 'not sewing thread' per Chapter 54 exclusions