Aluminum Foil Laminated Metallic Yarn from Japan
Polyester yarn laminated with ultra-thin aluminum foil strip for mirror-like reflection. Classified HTS 5605.00.90.00 as textile yarn combined with metal in strip form, other. Used in safety garments and stage costumes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure foil thickness to ensure textile yarn dominance
• Avoid Chapter 76 classification by proving textile character
• Include reflectivity test data for reflective garment claims