Polyamide 11 Filament Tow from Japan
Filament tow from polyamide 11 (e.g., Rilsan), used in technical textiles and brush fibers due to its flexibility. HTS 5501.19.00.00 covers this as 'other' polyamide tow excluding high-tenacity variants. It remains in continuous bundle form before crimping.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include technical data sheets proving polyamide 11 specs; avoid bulk packaging that mimics staple fibers
• Pitfall: incorrect declaration as nylon 6 without exact polymer ID