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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Disclose antimicrobial treatment but note it doesn't alter HTS fiber basis
• Include safety data sheets for chemical treatments