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5305.00.00.00/Abaca Tow and Noils/Japan

Abaca Tow and Noils from Japan

Short fiber waste (tow and noils) from abaca processing, garnetted stock suitable for paper or non-woven felts. Classified in HTS 5305.00.00.00 as waste of vegetable textile fibers, raw or processed but unspun.

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%
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Import Tips

• Document waste generation process to qualify for fiber waste provisions and avoid higher parts tariffs

• Separate clean tow from contaminated waste to prevent hazardous material declarations

• Use ISF filings early due to variable quality affecting valuation

Abaca Tow and Noils from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5305.00.00.00