5506.20.00.00/Flame Retardant Polyester Staple Fiber/Japan

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

15.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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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