Polyester-Viscose Bicomponent Staple Fiber from Japan
Bicomponent staple fibers combining artificial viscose core with polyester sheath, carded for spinning into durable microdenier yarns. Classified in HTS 5507.00.00.00 based on artificial component dominance and processing for spinning. Used in nonwovens and filtration.
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
• Provide cross-section diagrams and composition ratios (>50% artificial) for accurate HTS determination
• Certify processing stage; bicomponent requires proof of conjoint spinning prep