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Polypropylene Multifilament Cabled Yarn from Germany

Multifilament cabled yarn made from polypropylene for industrial carpet backing production. Falls under 5402.63.00.00 as multiple synthetic polypropylene yarn, not retail-packed, per Chapter 54 notes excluding tow.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Submit filament count and total decitex certification to confirm synthetic filament status

• Use commercial invoices specifying 'not for retail sale' to avoid Chapter 55 reclassification

• Monitor for contamination; pure polypropylene required, no blends exceeding trace amounts