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Acrylic Tow for Nonwoven Applications from Japan

Acrylic filament tow optimized for thermal bonding in nonwoven fabrics for geotextiles and hygiene products. HTS 5501.30.00.90 'other' includes this form before mechanical processing. Low-melt binder fibers common.

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%

Import Tips

Specify bonding temperature range for bicomponent tow

Nonwoven end-use declaration prevents apparel misclassification

UV stabilizer documentation for outdoor geotextile applications