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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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