Antibacterial Polyester Staple Fiber from Germany
Silver-ion treated antibacterial polyester staple fibers carded for medical textiles and sportswear. HTS 5506.20.00.00 for processed polyester synthetic fibers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• EPA/FDA antimicrobial registration numbers mandatory for treated fibers
• Leachability test data prevents banned substance violations
• Declare treatment method (topical vs. integral) accurately