Untwisted Polyethylene Multifilament Yarn for Nets

Multifilament polyethylene yarn with twist <5 turns/m, under 67 decitex, supplied in bulk for weaving fishing nets or cargo nets. Fits HTS 5402.49.91.15 as other low-twist synthetic yarn of polyethylene, not sewing thread or retail packed. Statistical notes confirm applicability to untwisted or minimally twisted structures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402.62.00Lower: 42.5% vs 43%

If yarn is textured or bulked

Textured polyethylene filament yarns shift to 5402.62, separate from untwisted multifilament.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 43%

If woven into fabric

Once woven, polyethylene filament becomes fabric under heading 5407, not raw yarn.

3920.99.20.00Lower: 39.2% vs 43%

If for non-textile industrial monofilament uses

Polyethylene monofilaments for plastic products (e.g., brushes) are plastics under Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include twist measurement certification (≤5 turns/m) and decitex specs in import docs to prevent misclassification

Label as 'not for retail sale' and ship in large cones to distinguish from consumer products

Watch for contamination with other polymers; pure polyethylene required for this specific subheading

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