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
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
• Disclose antimicrobial treatment but note it doesn't alter HTS fiber basis
• Include safety data sheets for chemical treatments