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High-Tenacity Polyester Staple Yarn from Japan

High-tenacity polyester staple yarn for technical textiles like geotextiles. HTS 5509.59.00.00 for other polyester yarn, industrial bulk. Meets strength specs beyond apparel.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Tenacity specs in docs to justify technical use

• End-use statements for industrial vs apparel