Polypropylene Flame Retardant Staple Fiber from Germany
Combed flame-retardant polypropylene staple fibers, 6 denier, processed for spinning into fire-safe upholstery yarns. Classified HTS 5506.40.00.00 for polypropylene fibers processed for spinning with additives. Meets standards for public transport seating.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Additive treatments (FR) don't alter HTS; prove via melt index and composition analysis
• NFPA 701 compliance docs needed for upholstery claims
• Declare exact % FR content to avoid undervaluation queries