Acetate Filter Tow for Industrial Air Filtration from Japan
Crimped cellulose acetate filament tow engineered for manufacturing high-efficiency air filters in HVAC systems and cleanrooms. Falls under HTS 5502.10.00.00 as unprocessed artificial filament tow of cellulose acetate prior to filter assembly.
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
• Provide technical specs showing continuous filament crimp suitable only for tow processing, not yarn
• Include safety data sheets confirming cellulose acetate composition for chemical classification
• Watch for minimum denier requirements; finer specs may trigger reclassification