Polyethylene Low-Twist Yarn for Rope Production from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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