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Crimped Polypropylene Staple Fiber 3.5 Denier from Japan

Highly crimped PP staple fiber 3.5 denier, 44mm, unprocessed for bulked nonwovens and insulation. Crimping doesn't constitute spinning prep, so HTS 5503.40.00.00 applies.

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

• Crimp ratio docs prevent confusion with processed fiber

• Avoid compression; maintain bulk in transit