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Industrial Nylon 12 Staple Fibers for Filtration from Japan

Raw polyamide staple fibers with ≥10% nylon 12 content, unprocessed, for industrial filter media spinning. HTS 5503.19.10.00 covers these per definitions for other nylon/polyamide types. Excellent for air and liquid filtration due to fine denier options.

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

• Document denier and length specs matching raw staple; ensure no pre-spinning lubrication; watch for misdeclaration as processed fiber