Nylon Garnetted Stock from Japan
Garnetted stock from shredded nylon fabrics and apparel, recovered through mechanical processing for fiber reclamation. Falls under HTS 5505.10.00 as garnetted stock waste of synthetic fibers like nylon (polyamide).
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
• Document the garnetting process and nylon composition to distinguish from raw fibers under 5503
• Check for contamination levels; high non-synthetic content may require reclassification
• Comply with REACH or TSCA for chemical residues in recycled synthetic waste