Unbleached Nylon Ripstop Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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