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Bamboo Viscose Staple Fiber from Germany

Raw staple fibers produced from bamboo viscose process, unprocessed and ready for spinning into yarns for textiles. Falls under HTS 5504.90.00.00 as other artificial staple fibers not further processed. Common in eco-friendly fabrics with 1.5 denier.

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

• Include lab tests confirming artificial (regenerated) status vs natural bamboo; avoid bulk exposure to humidity; accurate invoicing of staple length