Nylon 6 Monofilament Textile Yarn

Nylon 6 synthetic monofilament yarn, single with twist less than 5 turns/m and under 67 decitex, for weaving industrial fabrics. Falls under HTS 5402.49.91.40 as 'other' low-twist monofilament not put up for retail sale, per chapter notes excluding sewing thread.

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.

5402.31Lower: 18% vs 43%

If textured or bulked

Textured polyester filament yarn moves to 5402.31, distinct from low-twist monofilament.

3916.90.30.00Lower: 41.5% vs 43%

If used as monofilament of 67+ dtex for specific profiles

Thicker monofilaments (>67 dtex) for plastic products like brushes fall under Chapter 39.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 43%

If woven into fabric before import

Once woven into synthetic filament fabric, it shifts to Chapter 54 woven fabric headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include supplier specs confirming monofilament structure and twist measurement to avoid multifilament disputes

Label shipments clearly as 'industrial yarn, not retail' to prevent reclassification under consumer goods

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