Twaron Aramid Filament Tow for Ropes from China
Para-aramid filament tow such as Twaron, ideal for twisting into high-strength ropes and cables for marine and industrial mooring. Falls under HTS 5501.11.00.00 as unprocessed synthetic tow of aramids, offering low stretch and high modulus. Used before further processing into yarns.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
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
• Submit yarn twist potential specs and breaking strength data for accurate classification
• Ensure country-of-origin labeling complies with aramid production traceability rules