5501.40.00.00/Industrial Polypropylene Filter Tow/Japan

Industrial Polypropylene Filter Tow from Japan

Continuous polypropylene filament tow engineered for high-filtration media in air and liquid filters. Under HTS 5501.40.00.00 as polypropylene synthetic tow, used before needling or splitting into filter felts. Offers chemical resistance for industrial applications.

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%

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Import Tips

• Document micron retention specs to justify tow form; ensure no pre-impregnation

• Avoid pitfall of 5608 classification if loosely felted