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