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Twaron Aramid Filament Tow for Ropes from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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

Twaron Aramid Filament Tow for Ropes from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5501.11.00.00