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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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