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5506.90.01.00/Carded PLA Biodegradable Staple Fiber/Mexico

Carded PLA Biodegradable Staple Fiber from Mexico

Carded polylactic acid (PLA) staple fibers from corn starch, processed for eco-yarns. Classified HTS 5506.90.01.00 as other synthetic processed staple.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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Import Tips

• Biodegradability certs optional but aid marketing; focus on synthetic classification

• Test for hydrolysis stability in humid shipments

• Declare polymer origin; plant-based still synthetic per HTS

Carded PLA Biodegradable Staple Fiber from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5506.90.01.00