Polypropylene Fiber Waste from Japan
Mixed yarn waste and garnetted stock from polypropylene fibers used in ropes and geotextiles. Classified in 5505.10.00 as waste of synthetic polyolefin fibers.
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
• Conduct melt flow index tests to confirm polypropylene identity for accurate HTS declaration
• Segregate from polyethylene waste to prevent blending under incorrect subheadings
• Obtain prior EPA notification if importing large volumes for recycling