5503.90.10.00/Vinyon Staple Fibers for Medical Bandages/Japan

Vinyon Staple Fibers for Medical Bandages from Japan

Fine vinyon staple fibers, 1.2 denier x 32mm, untreated and unprocessed, intended for blending into medical bandage yarns. HTS 5503.90.10.00 applies to these raw vinyon synthetic staple fibers.

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%

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Import Tips

• Certify purity from non-vinyon synthetics via FTIR spectroscopy for accurate heading

• Label bales clearly as 'not processed for spinning' to avoid 5504 errors

• Prepare for FDA documentation if declared for medical end-use