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Cabled Polyamide 66 Yarn 20/4 for Industrial Sewing from Germany

Heavy cabled yarn from nylon 66 staple fibers (20/4 construction, >85% polyamide), bulk packed for machinery not consumers. Falls under 5509.12.00.00 as multiple yarn of polyamide staples. Used in reinforced sewing threads for tarpaulins.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Differentiate from sewing thread (Ch. 52/55) by declaring as non-retail yarn

• Submit twist test reports confirming cabled structure

• Label with fiber content and yarn specs per 19 CFR labeling rules