Nylon Single Yarn for Airbag Fabrics 55/1

Specialty single yarn from high-strength nylon staple (>85% polyamide) for automotive airbag textiles. Industrial bulk supply chain. Fits 5509.11.00.00 as qualifying polyamide single staple yarn.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.4%+35.0%44.4%
🇲🇽Mexico9.4%+10.0%19.4%
🇨🇦Canada9.4%+10.0%19.4%
🇩🇪Germany9.4%+10.0%19.4%
🇯🇵Japan9.4%+10.0%19.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5515.12.00Higher: 47% vs 44.4%

If woven into satin weave fabric

Fabric construction type determines Chapter 55 fabric heading.

5407Lower: 24.9% vs 44.4%

If from nylon filament for same end-use

Filament-based airbag yarns stay in Chapter 54.

8708.99.81Lower: 37.5% vs 44.4%

If assembled into complete airbag module

Finished vehicle safety parts classify under Chapter 87.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Automotive specifications must accompany airbag yarn entries

Tensile strength documentation supports technical classification

FMVSS compliance affects importation of safety-related textiles

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