Polypropylene Twisted Roving Yarn

This is a multiple (folded) polypropylene filament yarn used primarily in industrial weaving and reinforcement applications. It falls under HTS 5402.63.00.00 as it consists of synthetic polypropylene filaments twisted together, exceeding single yarn construction, and not packaged for retail sale. The yarn meets chapter 54 criteria for woven fabric production without being sewing thread.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5503.20.00Lower: 39.3% vs 42.5%

If staple fibers rather than continuous filaments

Polypropylene staple fiber yarns fall under Chapter 55 as synthetic staple fibers, not continuous filament yarns of Chapter 54.

5402.33Lower: 18% vs 42.5%

If composed of polyethylene instead of polypropylene

Polyethylene multiple yarns are classified separately under 5402.33, distinguished by polymer composition.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 42.5%

If woven into fabric rather than sold as yarn

Once woven into polypropylene fabric, it moves from yarn heading 5402 to woven fabric heading 5407.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify filament denier and twist count documentation to confirm multiple (folded) classification under 5402.63

Obtain mill test certificates proving polypropylene composition to avoid reclassification as polyethylene

Ensure yarn is not put up for retail sale (e.g

no consumer packaging) to prevent shifting to Chapter 55

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