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

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