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
14.3%
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
• 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