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Conjugate Polyester Staple Fiber 16 Decitex from Japan

Bicomponent conjugate polyester staples at 16 decitex, raw for spinning into self-crimping yarns. Classified in HTS 5503.20.0065 as unprocessed polyester fibers ≥13.2 decitex.

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

• Describe conjugate structure in invoices to prevent misclassification as standard polyester

• Provide cross-section diagrams if requested by customs for verification

Conjugate Polyester Staple Fiber 16 Decitex from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5503.20.00.65