Polyester 50 Denier Multifilament Yarn from Japan
This is a single, untwisted polyester multifilament yarn with a twist of 5-20 turns per meter, featuring 50 denier thickness and less than 67 decitex, not packaged for retail sale. It falls under HTS 5402.49.91.80 as synthetic filament yarn, multifilament with twist of 5 turns or more per meter, used primarily in industrial textile weaving. The yarn meets the statistical requirements for 'other' category 606 in subheading 91.80.
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
• Verify yarn denier, twist (5+ turns/m), and decitex (<67) via lab testing to confirm HTS 5402.49.91.80 classification and avoid reclassification
• Provide manufacturer's twist certification and yarn composition invoice; ensure not labeled for retail to prevent shifting to Chapter 55