High Tenacity Polyester Safety Harness Webbing Base Fabric from Germany
Woven fabric from high tenacity polyester yarns forms the base for fall protection safety harness webbing. Falls under HTS 5407.10.00 for fabrics from high tenacity polyester filaments. Provides critical load-bearing capacity for industrial safety equipment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Certify compliance with safety standards (EN 1498, ANSI) affecting allowable substitutions
• Distinguish narrow woven fabric (58.08) from broadloom base fabric used in harness production
• Document end-use as safety equipment to prevent retail apparel misclassification