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Viscose High Tenacity Belt Reinforcement Yarn with Acrylic Coating from Japan

High tenacity viscose rayon yarn coated with acrylic polymers for conveyor and V-belts, improving bonding to rubber. Under 5604.90.20.00 for impregnated viscose yarn; visible coating per notes separates from Chapter 54.

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

• Provide acrylic coating analysis; ensure >50% textile by weight to stay out of Chapter 39

• Belt end-use letters help, but classify by yarn form, not application