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5503.40.00.00/Bicomponent PP/PE Staple Fiber 2 Denier/Japan

Bicomponent PP/PE Staple Fiber 2 Denier from Japan

Sheath-core bicomponent staple fiber with PP core and PE sheath, 2 denier, unprocessed for thermal bonding nonwovens. Primarily polypropylene, thus HTS 5503.40.00.00 for unprocessed synthetic staples.

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%
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Import Tips

• Specify component ratios (>50% PP) in invoices to justify classification

• Lab analysis required for blends; retain for audits