High-Strength Polyethylene Monofilament for Weaving from Japan
Spectra-type high-strength polyethylene monofilament yarn <67 decitex, untwisted, for industrial weaving applications like geotextiles. Precisely matches HTS 5402.49.91.15 for polyethylene monofilament with twist <5 turns/m, not retail or sewing. Bulk supply for fabric production.
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
• Certify monofilament status and polyethylene purity to avoid confusion with multifilament or blends
• Include end-use declaration as industrial weaving yarn for favorable duty treatment
• Check for ≥67 decitex which would exclude from Chapter 54 entirely