Polyester Tire Cord Monofilament from Japan
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.
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 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