Caprolactam Nylon Single Yarn 20/1 from Japan
Single yarn produced from caprolactam-based nylon staple fibers exceeding 85% polyamide, bulk packed for weaving mills. Used primarily in durable workwear fabrics. Correctly classified in 5509.11.00.00 as other synthetic staple single yarn of polyamides.
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
• Test for exact polyamide percentage to avoid duty rate discrepancies
• Declare yarn denier and staple length in entry documentation
• Beware of valuation issues with related-party transactions in yarn imports