Polyester Tire Cord Monofilament
High-tenacity polyester monofilament <67 dtex, untwisted or <5 turns/m, bulk imported for tire reinforcement. HTS 5402.49.91.40 covers this as other synthetic low-twist monofilament yarn for industrial application.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If high-tenacity, specific industrial grade
Certain high-tenacity synthetic yarns have dedicated subheadings.
If impregnated with rubber post-import
Rubberized textile yarns for reinforcement become Chapter 59 products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include tenacity test reports (>8 g/denier typical for tire cord) for verification
• Ship in large cones (>5kg) to affirm industrial, non-retail status
• Avoid combining with rubber in sets, which could classify as Chapter 40 parts
Related Products under HTS 5402.49.91.40
Polyester Monofilament Fishing Line Yarn
Single untwisted polyester monofilament yarn under 67 decitex, used in manufacturing fishing lines, classified under HTS 5402.49.91.40 due to its low twist (less than 5 turns/m) and synthetic filament composition not for retail sale. It meets the criteria for 'other' monofilament in this subheading as it's not sewing thread.
Polypropylene Multifilament Low-Twist Yarn
Synthetic polypropylene multifilament yarn, untwisted or <5 turns/m, under 67 decitex, for carpet backing production. Classified in HTS 5402.49.91.40 as 'other' low-twist yarn, not sewing thread, meeting statistical notes for twist limits.
Nylon Filter Cloth Feed Yarn
Nylon multifilament yarn <67 decitex with twist <5 turns/m, supplied in bulk for filter fabric weaving. Classed under HTS 5402.49.91.40 for other low-twist synthetic filaments not retail packaged.
Polyolefin Monofilament Packaging Yarn
Polyolefin synthetic monofilament <67 dtex, <5 turns/m twist, for woven packaging sacks. HTS 5402.49.91.40 as other monofilament synthetic yarn per hierarchy.
Synthetic Microfilament Weft Yarn
Microdenier synthetic multifilament <67 dtex, untwisted, for apparel fabric weft. Fits 5402.49.91.40 low-twist 'other'.
Polyester Low-Twist Warp Yarn
Polyester multifilament warp yarn <5 turns/m <67 dtex for beaming. HTS 5402.49.91.40.