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Polyethylene Ultrafine Multifilament Yarn Bulk from China

Ultrafine polyethylene multifilament yarn (<67 decitex total), twist <5 turns/m, in bulk cones for nonwovens or filtration media production. HTS 5402.49.91.15 applies to such low-twist polyethylene variants, excluding retail sale or higher twist yarns. Ideal for technical textile 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

Provide detailed yarn count and twist data; ultrafine requires precise denier measurement

Ensure no consumer packaging to prevent shift to retail headings

Test for exact twist to stay under 5 turns/m threshold