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5502.10.00.00/Cellulose Acetate Tow for Optical Fiber Jacketing/Japan

Cellulose Acetate Tow for Optical Fiber Jacketing from Japan

Specialty crimped acetate tow used as reinforcement in protective jacketing for fiber optic cables. HTS 5502.10.00.00 applies to this form of artificial filament tow before compounding into cable sheathing.

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

• Document end-use in telecommunications with buyer contracts to support tow classification

• Ensure packaging labels clearly state 'filament tow - cellulose acetate' per customs requirements

• Avoid bulk packaging that resembles staple fiber shipments to prevent misclassification

Cellulose Acetate Tow for Optical Fiber Jacketing from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5502.10.00.00