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Combed Polypropylene Staple Fiber 3 Denier from Japan

Combed polypropylene staple fibers at 3 denier, processed for spinning into nonwovens and ropes. HTS 5506.90.01.00 covers other processed synthetic staple fibers for spinning, including polypropylene post-carding/combing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Document combing process with photos or specs; unprocessed PP often misimported under 5503

Label denier precisely; variations can trigger audits for yarn number compliance

Avoid bulk packaging without origin labels; requires country-of-melt certification