HTS subheading · chapter 54
5402.31
Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex
Analysis
Subheading 5402.31 covers of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex, within heading 5402. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 2 US tariff lines below it are national.
None of its 2 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 8% to 8.8% with a median of 8.4%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
The US splits it as follows: 5402.31.30 for of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than… (8.8%) and 5402.31.60 for multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (600) (8%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (325220). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5402.31.30 | Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500 decitex: single yarn (600) | 8.8% |
| 5402.31.60 | Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (600) | 8% |