5503.20.00.25/2.2 dtex Recycled Polyester Staple Fiber/Japan

2.2 dtex Recycled Polyester Staple Fiber from Japan

2.2 decitex staple fibers from recycled PET bottles, unprocessed, used in eco-friendly yarns and fillings. Classified in 5503.20.0025 as polyester synthetic fibers under 3.3 decitex, regardless of recycled origin.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Provide recycling certification (e.g

• GRS) alongside decitex specs for preferential tariff claims

• Test for residual contaminants common in rPET that could affect classification

• Label shipments clearly as 'virgin-equivalent' vs. 'low-quality recycled' to prevent disputes