Dyed Polyamide Parachute Cloth from Japan
High-tenacity dyed nylon 6,6 filament fabric weighing 140 g/m², designed for parachutes with plain weave construction. Classified under HTS 5407.42.00.30 due to its ≥85% polyamide filament content, dyeing, and weight under 170 g/m². Meets statistical note definitions for woven synthetic fabrics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide mill test certificates for filament type and tenacity to substantiate polyamide classification
• Declare exact weight per square meter accurately; exceeding 170 g/m² shifts to higher subheadings
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'nylon tow'—this is finished woven fabric, not heading 5503 materials