Antimicrobial Polyester-Cotton Yarn from Japan
Polyester staple yarn (25%) treated with silver-ion antimicrobial and blended 75% cotton for medical uniforms. HTS 5509.92.00.00 for synthetic staple mixed mainly cotton; treatment doesn't change fiber classification. Bulk for institutional fabric production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Disclose antimicrobial treatment but note it doesn't alter HTS fiber basis
• Include safety data sheets for chemical treatments