Bicomponent Polyester Staple Fiber 10 Decitex from Germany
Sheath-core bicomponent polyester staple fibers at 10 decitex, unprocessed, for thermal bonding in nonwovens. Falls under HTS 5503.20.0045 as polyester staple in specified fineness range. Used in hygiene products and insulation materials.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document bicomponent ratio (e.g
• 50/50 PET/PE) but classification remains polyester staple
• Include melting point specs for low-melt component without affecting HTS placement
• Avoid generic 'synthetic fiber' declarations—specify polyester to prevent 5504 defaults