Conductive Polyester-Cotton Yarn for Tech Textiles from Japan
Carbon-infused polyester staple (35%) blended 65% cotton for antistatic workwear fabrics. Under HTS 5509.92.00.00 as synthetic staple yarn mixed mainly cotton; conductivity additive doesn't change base classification. For industrial safety apparel weaving.
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
• Specify conductive fiber percentage; must remain <50% total synthetic
• Test for electrical properties if claiming special functions
• Avoid ESD symbol packaging that suggests retail consumer product