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Colored Acrylic Staple Fiber from Japan

Solution-dyed acrylic staple fibers in various colors, cut but not processed further for spinning. Remains under HTS 5503.30.00.00 as dyeing doesn't constitute processing for spinning.

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

• Dye fastness certificates help but don't affect HTS; confirm no carding

• Avoid pitfalls of classifying as 'prepared' due to color