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Caprolactam Nylon Twist Yarn from Japan

Single yarn from caprolactam-based polyamide (Nylon 6) with twist exceeding 50 turns/m, supplied in cones for weaving mills. HTS 5402.51.00.00 covers this non-retail synthetic filament polyamide yarn.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Chemical analysis reports confirming polyamide type (e.g

• Nylon 6 via caprolactam) aid classification

• Specify cone size and labeling as industrial to steer clear of retail provisions

• Monitor for EU REACH compliance on nylon imports affecting documentation