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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%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

• Specify bonding temperature range for bicomponent tow

• Nonwoven end-use declaration prevents apparel misclassification

• UV stabilizer documentation for outdoor geotextile applications