Low-Melt Sheath-Core Polyester Bico Fiber 3D 51mm from Germany
Polyester bi-component staple fibers featuring sheath-core morphology where the outer copolymer sheath melts below the polyester core, 3 denier fineness and 51mm staple length. Primarily used in airlaid nonwovens for diaper cores and hygiene products via thermal point bonding. HTS 5503.20.0015 applies to these unprocessed fibers engineered for interfiber adhesion.
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
• Request cross-sectional analysis images from suppliers proving eccentric or concentric sheath-core structure required for 5503.20.0015
• Document end-use in thermal bonding processes (not meltblowing) to distinguish from other bi-component configurations