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