Polyethylene Low-Twist Yarn for Rope Production
Single polyethylene filament yarn, untwisted or <50 turns/m overall, specifically <5 turns/m multifilament variant under 67 decitex for twisting into ropes. HTS 5402.49.91.15 covers this as polyethylene monofil/multifilament with minimal twist, excluding retail packaging. Used in industrial rope manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically monofilament or <5 turns/m multifilament
General 'other' polyethylene yarns without the precise low-twist spec go to the residual subheading.
If made into twine or cordage directly
Twisted polyethylene into cordage shifts from yarn (Ch 54) to made-up textile articles (Ch 56).
If synthetic filament tow
Chapter notes exclude tow from 5402/5403; polyethylene tow is under 5501.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit yarn twist and decitex test reports from accredited labs to support low-twist classification
• Avoid retail-style packaging like small spools; use industrial bobbins to stay in bulk yarn category
• Declare exact polyethylene grade to differentiate from copolymers that may fall under other synthetics
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Untwisted Polyethylene Multifilament Yarn for Nets
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High-Strength Polyethylene Monofilament for Weaving
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Polyethylene Ultrafine Multifilament Yarn Bulk
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Polyethylene Monofilament for 3D Printing Filament Base
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Bulk Polyethylene Yarn for Agricultural Netting
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