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Nylon 6 Single Filament Yarn 40 Denier from Japan

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.

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/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

Nylon 6 Single Filament Yarn 40 Denier from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5402.49.91