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Polypropylene Staple for Ropes 6 Denier from Japan

Coarse 6 denier polypropylene staple fibers, 102mm length, unprocessed for twisted rope and twine production. HTS 5503.40.00.00 for raw polypropylene not spun or processed.

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

• Certify low shrinkage for rope end-use to support valuation

• Bulk ship in 400kg bales; smaller packs raise suspicion