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High-Purity Acrylic Tow for Composite Reinforcement from Japan

Specialized acrylic filament tow with ≥92% acrylonitrile, featuring <70,000 fine filaments (≤1.59 decitex) in separable construction for carbon fiber precursors in composites. Classified under HTS 5501.30.00.10 due to exact filament specs for high-performance applications.

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

• Include chemical composition analysis report proving ≥92% acrylonitrile to avoid reclassification

• Label as 'filament tow for precursor use' and avoid end-product claims that suggest further processing