Nylon Gimped Yarn from Japan
High-strength nylon yarn gimped for upholstery and marine applications requiring durability. HTS 5606.00.00 covers synthetic gimped yarns excluding metallics. Resists abrasion better than smooth nylon.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare denier and twist specifications for technical verification
• Industrial vs apparel end-use may affect quota applicability
• Flame retardancy claims require supporting test data