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Bicomponent PET/PE Staple Fiber 3.5 Denier from Japan

Bicomponent polyester/polyethylene core-sheath staples for thermal bonding, unprocessed. Under 5503.90.90.00.

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

• Detail bicomponent structure in invoices

• Confirm melting points differ

• Nonwoven end-use common