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Polyester Nonwoven Waste Scraps from Japan

Edge trims and defective sheets from spunbond/meltblown polyester nonwoven production. HTS 5505.10.0040 for polyester synthetic fiber waste from nonwoven manufacturing processes.

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

GSM and basis weight specs help verify nonwoven origin

Thermal bonded waste may require cooling during shipping

Hygiene product recyclers prefer specific polymer grades

Polyester Nonwoven Waste Scraps from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5505.10.00.40