5501.20.00.00/Bicomponent Polyester Filament Tow/Japan

Bicomponent Polyester Filament Tow from Japan

Bicomponent polyester tow with core-sheath or side-by-side filament structure for enhanced crimp in staple fibers. Under HTS 5501.20.00.00 as it's fundamentally polyester filament tow. Used for bulky yarns in knitwear and nonwovens.

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

• Detail bicomponent ratio (e.g

• 50/50 PET/PE) in specs; SEM images help customs

• Pitfall: classifying as conjugate fiber too early

• Ensure melt index compatibility docs