Bamboo Fiber Tow from Japan

Mechanical extraction bamboo fiber tow, unspun waste for non-wovens and paper. HTS 5305.00.00.00 covers bamboo as other vegetable textile fiber, raw/processed.

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

• Distinguish mechanical vs chemical processing (chemical becomes regenerated cellulose 5403)

• Viscosity tests confirm natural vs dissolved state

• Eco-certifications boost market value significantly