Cabled Polyamide 66 Yarn 20/4 for Industrial Sewing from Japan
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 — 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
• 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