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Polyester Cabled Carpet Yarn 25/4 from Japan

Heavy 25/4 cabled yarn from polyester staple fibers (>85%), multiple strands for tufted carpet backing, industrial bulk. HTS 5509.22.00 covers this cabled polyester staple yarn. Provides durability in machine-woven carpets.

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

• Confirm cabling twist direction and count for customs verification; use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for cones; pitfall: undervaluation based on carpet end-use