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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%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

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