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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%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

• 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