HS 55.03 — Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.

Chapter 55 Man-made staple fibres. · SECTION XI TEXTILES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES · Edition 2026-04-01 (effective 1 April 2026)

Import duty rates for heading 55.03 from Japan's official tariff schedule. Which column applies? Most imports take the WTO rate (or General/Temporary where shown, if lower); GSP/LDC are preferential rates for developing countries; EPA rates (inside each row) apply when your goods qualify under that agreement's rules of origin. Rows without a percentage rate (specific, compound, seasonal or quota rates) need case-by-case review. Use the Calc button for the landed-cost estimate.

Code	Description	General	WTO	GSP	LDC	Unit
55.03	Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
	Of nylon or other polyamides :
5503.11 000	Of aramids EPA rates (21) Singapore: Free · Mexico: Free · Malaysia: Free · Chile: Free · Thailand: Free · Indonesia: Free · Brunei: Free · ASEAN: Free · Philippines: Free · Switzerland: Free · Viet Nam: Free · India: Free · Peru: Free · Australia: Free · Mongolia: Free · CPTPP: Free · EU: Free · UK: Free · ASEAN/Australia/New Zealand(RCEP): Free · China / (RCEP): 2.4% · Korea / (RCEP): Free	8%	5.3%	4.24%	Free	KG
5503.19 000	Other EPA rates (21) Singapore: Free · Mexico: Free · Malaysia: Free · Chile: Free · Thailand: Free · Indonesia: Free · Brunei: Free · ASEAN: Free · Philippines: Free · Switzerland: Free · Viet Nam: Free · India: Free · Peru: Free · Australia: Free · Mongolia: Free · CPTPP: Free · EU: Free · UK: Free · ASEAN/Australia/New Zealand(RCEP): Free · China / (RCEP): 2.4% · Korea / (RCEP): Free	8%	5.3%	4.24%	Free	KG
5503.20	Of polyesters	8%	6.6%	5.28%	Free
5503.20 010	- Measuring more than 3.88 decitex but less than 22.23 decitex, 25 mm or more but not more than 80 mm in length EPA rates (21) Singapore: Free · Mexico: Free · Malaysia: Free · Chile: Free · Thailand: Free · Indonesia: Free · Brunei: Free · ASEAN: Free · Philippines: Free · Switzerland: Free · Viet Nam: Free · India: Free · Peru: Free · Australia: Free · Mongolia: Free · CPTPP: Free · EU: Free · UK: Free · ASEAN/Australia/New Zealand(RCEP): Free · China / (RCEP): 3% · Korea / (RCEP): Free					KG
5503.20 090	- Other EPA rates (21) Singapore: Free · Mexico: Free · Malaysia: Free · Chile: Free · Thailand: Free · Indonesia: Free · Brunei: Free · ASEAN: Free · Philippines: Free · Switzerland: Free · Viet Nam: Free · India: Free · Peru: Free · Australia: Free · Mongolia: Free · CPTPP: Free · EU: Free · UK: Free · ASEAN/Australia/New Zealand(RCEP): Free · China / (RCEP): 3% · Korea / (RCEP): Free					KG
5503.30 000	Acrylic or modacrylic EPA rates (21) Singapore: Free · Mexico: Free · Malaysia: Free · Chile: Free · Thailand: Free · Indonesia: Free · Brunei: Free · ASEAN: Free · Philippines: Free · Switzerland: Free · Viet Nam: Free · India: Free · Peru: Free · Australia: Free · Mongolia: Free · CPTPP: Free · EU: Free · UK: Free · ASEAN/Australia/New Zealand(RCEP): Free · China / (RCEP): 3% · Korea / (RCEP): Free	8%	6.6%	5.28%	Free	KG
5503.40 000	Of polypropylene EPA rates (21) Singapore: Free · Mexico: Free · Malaysia: Free · Chile: Free · Thailand: Free · Indonesia: Free · Brunei: Free · ASEAN: Free · Philippines: Free · Switzerland: Free · Viet Nam: Free · India: Free · Peru: Free · Australia: Free · Mongolia: Free · CPTPP: Free · EU: Free · UK: Free · ASEAN/Australia/New Zealand(RCEP): Free · China / (RCEP): 3% · Korea / (RCEP): Free	8%	6.6%	5.28%	Free	KG
5503.90	Other
5503.90 010	1 Containing more than 50% by weight of synthetic fibres or synthetic fibres and acetate fibres taken together EPA rates (21) Singapore: Free · Mexico: Free · Malaysia: Free · Chile: Free · Thailand: Free · Indonesia: Free · Brunei: Free · ASEAN: Free · Philippines: Free · Switzerland: Free · Viet Nam: Free · India: Free · Peru: Free · Australia: Free · Mongolia: Free · CPTPP: Free · EU: Free · UK: Free · ASEAN/Australia/New Zealand(RCEP): Free · China / (RCEP): 3% · Korea / (RCEP): Free	8%	6.6%	5.28%	Free	KG
5503.90 020	2 Other EPA rates (21) Singapore: Free · Mexico: Free · Malaysia: Free · Chile: Free · Thailand: Free · Indonesia: Free · Brunei: Free · ASEAN: Free · Philippines: Free · Switzerland: Free · Viet Nam: Free · India: Free · Peru: Free · Australia: Free · Mongolia: Free · CPTPP: Free · EU: Free · UK: Free · ASEAN/Australia/New Zealand(RCEP): Free · China / (RCEP): Free · Korea / (RCEP): Free	4.8%	4%	3.2%	Free	KG

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Source & disclaimer. Rates from Japan Customs, tariff schedule 2026-04-01 (Government Standard Terms of Use). Reference only — classification and the applicable rate are decided by customs at declaration; confirm with a licensed customs broker. Consumption tax (10%) applies on top of duty. See the import taxes guide and the customs FX rates.