Polypropylene Multifilament Cabled Yarn from Japan
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 — 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
• 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