PP Staple Fiber for Geotextiles 3 Denier from Japan
Polypropylene staple fibers at 3 denier fineness and 51mm staple length, unprocessed, designed for geotextile and civil engineering applications like soil stabilization. Classified under HTS 5503.40.00.00 due to polypropylene composition and lack of spinning preparation.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide end-use certificates if marketing as industrial to distinguish from textile retail uses
• Ensure packaging labels clearly state 'not processed for spinning' to prevent misclassification