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Polypropylene Staple Single Yarn 25/1 from Japan

Heavy-duty single yarn from 85%+ polypropylene staple fibers, used in geotextile and agricultural fabric production. Falls under HTS 5509.41.00.90 for other single synthetic staple yarns not for retail. High tenacity variant for industrial weaving.

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

• Test for UV stabilizers that might affect classification; declare net weight excluding cone; common pitfall is undervaluation based on commodity pricing