Recycled Polyester Fiber Waste Flocks from Japan
Loose flocks of polyester fiber waste from blowroom and carding machines in recycling plants. Classified under 5505.10.0040 as synthetic polyester fiber waste for further processing.
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
• Test for oil content from prior processing; high oil requires special cleaning declarations
• Use anti-static bags for shipping to prevent fiber entanglement
• Avoid bulk shipments over 20 tons without origin country waste export license