Modal Fiber Garnetted Waste from Japan
Garnetted stock recovered from modal fabric trimmings, a beech tree-derived artificial fiber. HTS 5505.20.00.00 for this specific man-made fiber waste.
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
• Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy for modal confirmation
• Document as post-industrial waste, not consumer rags
• Check for minimum fiber purity (95%+) requirements