High-Tenacity Polyester Single Yarn 40/1 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
19.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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