Polyester High-Tenacity Kite Fabric

Ripstop woven fabric from high-tenacity polyester yarn, weighing not more than 170 g/m², for sport kites and power kites. HTS 5407.10.0010 applies due to its synthetic high-tenacity filament weave per chapter definitions. The ripstop pattern enhances durability against tears.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.6%+35.0%48.6%
🇲🇽Mexico13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇨🇦Canada13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇩🇪Germany13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇯🇵Japan13.6%+10.0%23.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

5407.10.00Same rate: 48.6%

If of polyamides (nylon) instead of polyester

Heading splits high-tenacity by material: 5407.10.0010 for polyester, .0015 for polyamides

5407.91Lower: 24.9% vs 48.6%

If printed or colored but not high-tenacity

Printed unbleached polyester fabrics without high-tenacity fall under 5407.91

5608.19.10Lower: 43.5% vs 48.6%

If sold as narrow woven tape <5cm wide

Narrow-woven fabrics shift to Chapter 56 based on width

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document ripstop weave details but ensure no selvage exclusions affect weave classification per statistical note (a)

Separate kite fabric rolls from apparel fabrics in shipments to prevent commingling misclassification

Request tenacity test data (e.g

>8 g/denier) to substantiate high-tenacity claim during audits

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