Lyocell High Tenacity Multifilament Yarn 2000 Denier from Japan
High tenacity lyocell (regenerated cellulose) single multifilament yarn with 6 turns per meter twist for belting. Classified HTS 5403.10.30.40 as artificial high tenacity yarn meeting twist and filament criteria in Chapter 54 notes. Industrial bulk form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Lyocell qualifies as artificial viscose rayon; have production process certification ready
• Measure twist on representative samples; variation can trigger audit
• Separate from sewing thread shipments – sewing thread excludes from this chapter