Industrial Dyed Nylon Duck Fabric from Japan
Heavy dyed nylon duck fabric weighing >170 g/m², 85%+ filaments of polyamides, for conveyor belts and industrial covers. HTS 5407.42.00.60 covers this as dyed other woven synthetic filament fabric, per notes excluding flat/low-twist or specific light weaves. Meets weight for non-sheeting classification.
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
• Certify industrial end-use to avoid retail garment scrutiny
• Test twist levels; >472 turns/m excludes from 'flat' per note (b)
• Declare as greige-dyed if pre-shrunk, impacting weight measurement