Unbleached Nylon Ripstop Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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