Superba Heatset Polyester Staple 4 Decitex from Japan
Superba heatset polyester staple fibers at 4 decitex with controlled crimp for wool-like yarns, unprocessed beyond heatset. Still HTS 5503.20.0045 as not carded/combed for spinning. Creates premium suiting and sweater yarns.
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
• Heatset crimp specs differentiate from standard but remain unprocessed fiber
• Include Superba process certification for quality verification
• Crimp stability tests prevent reclassification arguments