Fire-Retardant Artificial Staple Fiber Carded from Japan
Carded artificial staple fibers treated for flame resistance, processed for spinning into safety apparel yarns. Under HTS 5507.00.00.00 as processed artificial fibers, with inherent FR properties from chemistry. Used in uniforms and curtains.
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
• Submit FR test reports (e.g
• NFPA 701) with shipments for verification
• Declare treatment method to avoid chemical chapter reclassification