5506.20.00.00/Antibacterial Polyester Staple Fiber/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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