Viscose Rayon Filament Tow from Japan

Viscose rayon filament tow consists of continuous artificial filaments in an untwisted bundle, produced from regenerated cellulose, used primarily for textile processing into staple fibers or yarn. It falls under HTS 5502.90.00.00 as 'other' artificial filament tow, excluding acetate tow specifically noted elsewhere. This product is not processed into yarn or fabric at this stage.

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

Verify the chemical composition via lab testing to confirm artificial (regenerated cellulose) status; ensure documentation specifies untwisted tow form to avoid misclassification as yarn

Common pitfall: confusing with acetate tow under 5502.10