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Bamboo Viscose Staple Fiber from Japan

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 — 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%

Import Tips

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