Unbleached Nylon Ripstop Fabric from China
This woven fabric consists of 100% nylon filament yarns in a ripstop weave, left in its unbleached state for industrial applications like parachutes or tents. It falls under HTS 5407.41.00 as it contains 85% or more nylon filaments and is unbleached. The high tenacity of nylon filaments provides exceptional tear resistance.
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 filament content exceeds 85% nylon via lab testing to confirm classification under 5407
• Provide mill certificates documenting unbleached status to avoid reclassification as dyed
• Watch for selvage exclusions in weave verification per chapter statistical notes