High-Tenacity Polyester Single Yarn 40/1 from China
Single yarn with high-tenacity polyester staple fibers, 40/1 count, for tire cord and conveyor belt fabrics. HTS 5509.21.00.00 applies as it's >=85% polyester staple, single, and supplied in cones for industrial processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include tenacity test reports to support high-performance claims without shifting to filament categories
• Declare exact denier and twist per inch to prevent reclassification as sewing thread (Chapter 54)
• Bulk import in master cones (>5kg) confirms non-retail status