Industrial Polyester-Acrylic Plied Yarn from Japan
Folded plied yarn primarily polyester staple blended with acrylic artificial staple fibers, designed for carpet backing production. HTS 5509.51.60.00 applies to this non-retail cabled synthetic staple yarn with multiple strands.
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
• Submit yarn twist test reports to Customs for cabling verification during examination
• Classify based on fiber content by weight; artificial must be chief binder after polyester
• Large cone packaging prevents retail misclassification; bulk bobbins confirm industrial use