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Polyester 3 Denier White Staple Fiber from Japan

White polyester staple fibers measuring 3 denier, 51mm length, suitable for spinning into apparel yarns. These are unprocessed synthetic fibers directly from polymerization and cutting processes. HTS 5503.20.00 covers such raw polyester staple fibers.

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

Include lab analysis proving 100% polyester content; declare exact denier and crimp specifications; watch for contamination that could trigger processed fiber classification