High-Tenacity Viscose Multifilament Industrial Yarn from China
High-tenacity multifilament viscose rayon yarn with 12 turns/m twist for tire cord reinforcement fabrics, single yarn <120 turns/m. HTS 5403.31.0040 covers this artificial twisted multifilament not for retail, per chapter definitions excluding sewing/sewing tow.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare tenacity values and end-use (industrial reinforcement) for potential duty relief; ensure twist docs match 5-120 turns/m range
• Avoid packaging that suggests consumer craft use