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Kevlar 49 Aramid Staple Fibers from Japan

High-modulus Kevlar 49 aramid staple fibers for aerospace composites, unprocessed for spinning. HTS 5503.11.00.00 captures these premium aramid staples in raw form. Engineered for maximum stiffness in structural applications.

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

• Submit modulus test data (>100 GPa) to confirm high-performance grade; use anti-static bags for ESD-sensitive imports; declare ITAR status if defense-bound

Kevlar 49 Aramid Staple Fibers from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5503.11.00.00