Nylon Staple 50/2 Multiple Yarn from Japan
Nylon 6,6 staple fiber yarn, 50/2 multiple folded, ≥85% synthetic content for tire cord reinforcement or ropes. Classified in HTS 5509.42.00.90 as other multiple synthetic staple yarn, bulk industrial form. High tenacity suitable for technical textiles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide tenacity test results if claiming high-tenacity variant distinctions
• Ensure no retail labeling; industrial tagging prevents reclassification
• Document staple length to differentiate from filament nylon in Chapter 54