High Tenacity Nylon Parachute Fabric from China
This woven fabric is made from high tenacity nylon filament yarn, designed for exceptional strength and lightweight properties ideal for parachutes. It falls under HTS 5407.10.0090 as a woven fabric obtained from high tenacity polyamide yarns, excluding specific statistical categories. The high tenacity construction provides superior tear resistance for aerospace applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.1%
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
• Verify high tenacity certification through yarn tensile strength tests to confirm classification under 5407.10
• Provide mill test reports documenting filament yarn composition to avoid misclassification as regular woven fabrics
• Ensure documentation distinguishes from coated fabrics under 5903 to prevent duty reassessment