Unbleached Nylon Parachute Cloth from Japan
High-tenacity unbleached nylon filament fabric weighing 130 g/m², woven for parachute canopies and kites. HTS 5407.41.00.30 covers this as unbleached, ≥85% nylon, ≤170 g/m² woven fabric. Its tight plain weave ensures air retention.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include tenacity test results; high-tenacity may attract scrutiny but stays in 5407
• Confirm no twisting >472 turns/m to qualify as 'flat fabric' per statistical note (b)
• Prevent contamination with dyes during import to maintain unbleached status