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Acrylic Fiberfill for Crafts from Japan

Loose acrylic textile fibers carded into wadding for stuffing craft projects, pillows, and decorative items. HTS 5601.29.00 covers this as 'other' wadding since it's not predominantly cotton or man-made in the specific subheadings.

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

• Test for fiber length over 5mm to differentiate from flock in same heading

• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking nonwovens to prevent 5603 misclassification

• Document end-use as craft stuffing, not toy fill, for proper valuation