Modacrylic-Rayon Single Yarn Flame Retardant from Japan
Flame-retardant single yarn (>607 dtex, 22s count) mainly modacrylic staple blended with rayon artificial fibers, bulk for mills. HTS 5509.69.2000 due to modacrylic-artificial mix in single form. For protective clothing or curtains.
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
• Include FR certification docs; modacrylic's inherent properties aid classification
• Prevent folding during packing to maintain single yarn status
• Monitor for artificial content over 50% that flips to artificial heading