Acrylic Staple for Carpet Yarn from Japan
Coarse denier acrylic staple fibers optimized for solution-dyed carpet yarns, unprocessed bales. Classified HTS 5503.30.00.00 as unprocessed synthetic staple for spinning.
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 intended denier/yarn count docs; ensure no pre-spinning blend
• Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for processed