High Tenacity Polyester Safety Harness Webbing Base Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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