Yarn for US Carpet Weaving from Japan
Nylon continuous filament yarn imported for tufting and weaving into finished carpets manufactured in US textile mills. Qualifies under 9813.00.05.20 for textile processing into US floorcoverings.
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
• Submit carpet mill specifications showing yarn-to-finished-carpet transformation
• Ensure yarn meets Chapter 98 notes - not US-origin subject to drawback exclusion
• Pre-tufted carpet backing may classify under Chapter 57 floorcoverings