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Polypropylene Staple Fiber 3 Denier from Germany

Polypropylene staple fibers at 3 denier, unprocessed for spinning, ideal for nonwoven fabrics, geotextiles, and ropes. Falls under HTS 5503.90.90.00 as unspecified synthetic staple fibers.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide certificates of analysis confirming polypropylene content and staple length to customs

• Avoid bundling with processed fibers to prevent reclassification

• Watch for contamination; pure synthetics only qualify under this code