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%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
• Distinguish mechanical vs chemical processing (chemical becomes regenerated cellulose 5403)
• Viscosity tests confirm natural vs dissolved state
• Eco-certifications boost market value significantly