75 Denier FDY Polyester Yarn High Twist from China
Fully drawn polyester yarn (FDY) at 75 denier with twist >50 turns/m, used in knitting machines for sportswear fabrics. HTS 5402.52.90.00 applies as other single polyester filament yarn, not textured, not retail, per statistical notes on weaves and twists. Synthetic continuous filament excludes staple or tow forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.3%
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
• Provide manufacturing process details (FDY vs DTY) to confirm non-textured status for 5402.52.90
• Ensure documentation shows industrial cone sizes (>1kg typically) to affirm not for retail sale
• Test for decitex <67 if borderline to avoid overlap with monofilament provisions