Antibacterial Polyester Staple Fiber from Japan
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 — 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
• EPA/FDA antimicrobial registration numbers mandatory for treated fibers
• Leachability test data prevents banned substance violations
• Declare treatment method (topical vs. integral) accurately