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Bicomponent Polyester Staple Fiber 2 Denier from China

Sheath-core bicomponent polyester staple fibers, combed for self-crimping in thermal bonded nonwovens. Classified HTS 5506.20.00.00 as processed polyester synthetics.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

• Specify bicomponent structure (sheath/core ratio) in technical data sheets for verification

• Document melting point differences between components to confirm bonding capability

• Avoid mixing with mono-component polyester to prevent processing incompatibility claims