Nylon 6 Monofilament Textile Yarn from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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