Viscose Carding Waste from Japan
Dust and short fibers removed during viscose staple fiber carding machines. Falls squarely under HTS 5505.20.00.00 as artificial fiber processing waste.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Sample testing for fiber length distribution critical for classification
• Use anti-static bags to prevent clumping mistaken for yarn
• Declare processing stage (carding) explicitly on paperwork