Modacrylic-Cotton Blend Industrial Yarn from Japan
Heavy-duty yarn mixing modacrylic staples mainly with cotton for conveyor belts and technical textiles. HTS 5509.62.00.00 covers this non-retail acrylic/modacrylic yarn with cotton predominance. Provides heat resistance and tensile strength.
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
• Include end-use declarations for industrial applications to support classification
• Test for exact staple lengths to differentiate from filament yarns
• Budget for potential quotas on cotton-blend synthetics from key exporters