Vinyon Flame-Retardant Staple Fibers from Japan
Unprocessed vinyon staple fibers designed for flame-retardant applications, 2.0 denier x 51mm, straight cut without crimp. Classified under 5503.90.10.00 due to being synthetic vinyon staple fibers not further processed for spinning.
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
• Provide chemical composition certificates proving vinyon polymer base to avoid reclassification
• Declare exact denier and staple length on commercial invoice to match HTS specs
• Watch for contamination with other fibers, requiring separate classification