Acetate Garnetted Stock from Japan
Garnetted stock from cellulose acetate fibers, recovered by garnetting machines from manufacturing scraps. Falls under HTS 5505.20.00.00 as artificial fiber waste, distinct from synthetic due to chemical regeneration process.
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
• Provide processing records showing garnetting from acetate to support waste status
• Declare moisture content to prevent duties on contaminated or wet waste
• Avoid packaging in bales resembling finished fiber to dodge Chapter 55 yarn headings