Polyester High Tenacity Sailcloth Yarn Impregnated with Wax from Japan
High tenacity polyester yarn impregnated with paraffin wax for sailcloth weaving, providing water repellency. HTS 5604.90.20.00 as coated polyester; wax impregnation visible, excluding Chapter 54 per notes.
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
• Wax impregnation must be documented as visible; melting tests may be requested
• High tenacity specs mandatory; general polyester yarn duties higher
• Avoid declaring as fabric; yarn form keeps it in 5604