Nylon 6 Single Filament Yarn 40 Denier

This is a single, untwisted synthetic filament yarn made from nylon 6 polymer, with a fineness of less than 67 decitex (40 denier), not put up for retail sale. It falls under HTS 5402.49.91 as it is other synthetic filament yarn (not sewing thread), single, with twist not exceeding 50 turns per meter, and not specifically covered by prior subheadings. Primarily used in industrial textile manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402.33Lower: 18% vs 43%

If textured or crimped

Textured synthetic filament yarns, even single with low twist, are classified separately under 5402.33 regardless of twist level.

5503.20.00Lower: 39.3% vs 43%

If in staple fiber form rather than continuous filament

Synthetic staple fibers (not continuous filaments) fall under Chapter 55, heading 5503 for nylon/acrylic.

5402.47Lower: 18% vs 43%

If multiple (plied) yarns

Plied or multiple yarns shift to 5402.47, as this subheading is specifically for single yarns.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify yarn denier/decitex and twist measurement (≤50 turns/m) with lab testing to confirm classification under 5402.49.91

• Provide manufacturer's technical data sheet specifying single yarn construction and synthetic polymer type for customs entry

• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as textured yarn, which shifts to 5402.33; ensure no retail packaging

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Polyester POY Single Yarn 50D/24F

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Acrylic Monofilament Yarn 60 Decitex Single

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Spandex Bare Single Filament 40D

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PET Industrial Single Yarn 20 Denier Microfiber

Microdenier polyethylene terephthalate (PET) single filament yarn, 20 denier (<67 dtex), low twist, not retail packed. HTS 5402.49.91 for other synthetic single untwisted yarn. Used in microfiber cloths and filtration.