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Polyester Gel Spun Staple Fiber 1.5 Denier from Japan

Gel-spun ultra-high molecular weight polyester staple fibers, 1.5 denier, cut to 76mm for cut-resistant yarns. Raw staple before any drawing process. Classified under HTS 5503.20.00.

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

Molecular weight documentation required; special handling for gel-spun properties; verify against aramid fiber classification