High-Twist Polypropylene Industrial Weaving Yarn from China

Single polypropylene yarn exceeding 50 turns/m twist, designed for power looms in geotextile production. Falls under HTS 5402.53.00.00 for non-retail synthetic single yarns of polypropylene. Meets statistical notes for twist specification excluding flat/low-twist fabrics.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Include denier and twist certifications; U.S

Customs often audits high-twist claims against 5402.52 low-twist

Label cones clearly as 'not for retail sale' to dodge higher consumer goods duties

Check for multiple/cabled yarns which could shift to different yarn subheadings