Polypropylene Staple Fiber 1.5 Denier from Germany

Unprocessed polypropylene staple fibers with a fineness of 1.5 denier, cut to 38mm length, used primarily for nonwoven fabrics and filtration media. These synthetic fibers fall under HTS 5503.40.00.00 as they are of polypropylene and not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify fiber composition via lab testing to confirm 100% polypropylene and avoid reclassification to other synthetic fibers

Include manufacturer specs on denier, length, and crimp in documentation to prove unprocessed state

Watch for contamination; even minor impurities can trigger scrutiny under Chapter 55 purity rules