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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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