75 Denier FDY Polyester Yarn High Twist from Japan
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 — 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
• 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