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Copper-Coated Polyester Filament for RF Shielding from Japan

Polyester yarn coated with copper metal, minimal twist, ungimped for radio frequency shielding textiles. HTS 5605.00.10.00 covers this metal-coated man-made filament configuration. Applied in aerospace and electronics protective gear.

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

• Submit metallurgical analysis proving textile yarn vs electrical conductor classification

• Check EAR/ITAR export controls if importing for defense end-use applications

• Bundle with nonwoven substrate declarations if imported as composite