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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