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High-Twist Polypropylene Industrial Weaving Yarn from Japan

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 — 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

• 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