5501.90.01.00/Polylactic Acid Filament Tow for Biodegradable Textiles/Japan

Polylactic Acid Filament Tow for Biodegradable Textiles from Japan

Bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) synthetic filament tow for eco-friendly staple fibers in compostable products. HTS 5501.90.01.00 covers this bioplastic as other synthetic tow. Used in sustainable nonwovens and apparel.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• Provide biodegradation test results and PLA monomer specs; track sustainability claims

• Pitfall: misclassifying as regenerated cellulose

Polylactic Acid Filament Tow for Biodegradable Textiles from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5501.90.01.00