Polyester Yarn Rubber Impregnated from China
Textile yarn from heading 5402 impregnated with rubber for enhanced elasticity and water resistance, commonly used in upholstery and apparel trim. Classified under HTS 5604.90.90.00 due to visible rubber impregnation on polyester filament yarn. The treatment alters flexibility without embedding the yarn completely.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include impregnation process details and weight percentages in invoices to confirm visibility per Chapter 56 note
• Label as 'rubber impregnated' distinctly from coated yarns to aid CBP verification