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5501.40.00.00/Polypropylene Tow for Medical Nonwovens/Japan

Polypropylene Tow for Medical Nonwovens from Japan

Fine-denier polypropylene tow for spunmelt nonwovens in surgical drapes and masks. HTS 5501.40.00.00 as polypropylene filament tow fed directly to extruders. Meets hygiene standards for healthcare textiles.

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

• Include biocompatibility certs and FDA equivalence docs; verify no finishes applied

• Avoid 5603 if lightly bonded

Polypropylene Tow for Medical Nonwovens from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5501.40.00.00