Polyester High Tenacity Sailcloth Yarn Impregnated with Wax from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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