Polypropylene Single Twist Monofilament Yarn from China
Single polypropylene filament yarn with twist exceeding 50 turns per meter, used in industrial weaving and netting applications. Classified under HTS 5402.53.00.00 as synthetic filament yarn, not for retail sale, specifically of polypropylene with high twist. Excludes sewing thread and retail-packaged products.
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
• Verify twist measurement exceeds 50 turns/m and decitex <67 via lab testing to confirm 5402.53 classification
• Provide mill certificates showing polypropylene composition >95% to avoid reclassification as blends
• Avoid retail packaging; ship in bulk cones or beams to prevent duty shifts to Chapter 55