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