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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

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

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