Flame Retardant Polyester Staple Fiber from Japan
Carded polyester staple fibers with inherent flame retardancy for upholstery and automotive textiles. HTS 5506.20.00.00 for processed polyester synthetic staple 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
• Include FR certification (e.g
• NFPA 701) and chemical treatment disclosures for EPA compliance
• Test for halogen content; restricted substances trigger additional declarations
• Separate FR from standard polyester shipments to avoid contamination cross-classification