Viscose Rayon Tow for Staple Conversion 20,000 denier from Japan
Continuous viscose rayon tow of 20,000 total denier, unprocessed except for basic drafting, intended for cutting into staple fibers. While primarily for staple production, uncut tow of viscose rayon falls under HTS 5504.10.00.00 if not otherwise processed for spinning. This raw intermediate is imported for domestic staple cutting operations.
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
• Distinguish tow from staple in entry docs; include cut length plans if applicable
• Require origin certificates to avoid anti-dumping duties on certain viscose products