Polypropylene Multifilament Low-Twist Yarn from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct yarn twist testing per ASTM standards to substantiate <5 turns/m claim during customs review
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'bulk industrial yarn' to differentiate from retail packaging
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; declare accurate denier/decitex conversions for accurate duty calculation