5503.90.90.00/Polypropylene Staple Fiber 3 Denier/Japan

Polypropylene Staple Fiber 3 Denier from Japan

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 — 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

• 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