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%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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