Bicomponent Polypropylene Tow from Japan
Sheath-core bicomponent polypropylene filament tow for splittable nonwovens. HTS 5501.40.00.00 as primarily polypropylene synthetic tow. Allows microfibers via splitting in processing.
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
• Detail polymer ratio in sheath/core; splitting test data
• Pitfall: 5501 other if secondary polymer dominant