Polypropylene Unfilled Carpet Backing Yarn from China
Single untwisted polypropylene filament yarn under 67 decitex, optimized for primary backing in tufted carpets before latex filling. HTS 5402.48.00 applies as 'other polypropylene' yarn not for retail, with twist ≤50/m, distinguishing it from processed fabrics or filled backings. Essential for industrial carpet manufacturing.
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
• Specify 'unfilled' status in commercial invoice to prevent confusion with fabric; obtain yarn fineness certification
• Pitfall: Incorrect HS declaration if declared as carpet component instead of raw yarn