Meta-Aramid Firefighter Fiber from Germany
Meta-aramid staple fibers for turnout gear fabrics, raw unprocessed state. Classified HTS 5503.11.00.00 as aramid synthetics. Meets NFPA 1971 standards inherently.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide NFPA certification path docs; thermal stability tests required; bulk pack for efficiency