Polyamide Spinning Waste from Japan
Noils and yarn waste from nylon filament and staple fiber spinning mills. HTS 5505.10.0020 covers this synthetic polyamide waste. Ideal for downcycling into technical textiles.
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
• Lab certification of 100% polyamide composition is crucial for heading 5505 specificity
• Document chain of custody from mill to exporter to prevent fraud claims
• Avoid undervaluation based on 'waste' status; customs uses fiber market prices