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Polyester Bicomponent Staple Fiber 4.5 Denier from Japan

Bicomponent sheath-core polyester staple fibers, 4.5 denier, 76mm length for thermal bonding nonwovens. Raw unprocessed form before any thermal activation. HTS 5503.20.00 covers polyester staple configuration.

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

Provide cross-section schematics showing sheath/core ratio; ensure no pre-activation during shipping; declare exact polymer components if blended