Industrial Nylon Tow for Carpet Fibers
> Industrial nylon tow for carpet fibers is a heavy-denier polyamide filament tow supplied in bales, designed for crimping and cutting into staple fibers for cut-pile carpets. It is not high-tenacity and remains in continuous tow form, meeting the criteria for heading 55.01 and classified under this tariff item as "other" polyamide tow.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tow is cut into staple fibers of less than 2 meters before import
Cut staple fibers fall under heading 55.03, not 55.01.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Confirm the tow's total linear density exceeds 20,000 decitex and filament count meets chapter note 1; heavy-denier tows may approach limits, so measure carefully
• Ensure the tow is not high-tenacity, as that would exclude it from heading 55.01
• Document the intended use (carpet fiber production) to support classification if CBSA queries
Related Products under Tariff item 5501.19.00
Bio-Based Polyamide Tow
> Bio-based polyamide filament tow, such as PA11 or PA10.10, consists of parallel synthetic filaments of uniform length exceeding 2 meters, with a total linear density over 20,000 decitex. It is used as a precursor for sustainable textile fibers and falls under this tariff item as "other" polyamide filament tow, regardless of its bio-based origin.
High-Bulk Nylon Filament Tow
> High-bulk nylon filament tow is a synthetic polyamide tow engineered to expand after crimping, used in filling and padding applications. It is supplied in continuous filament form, meeting the specifications of chapter note 1, and is classified as "other" polyamide filament tow under this tariff item because it is not a high-tenacity yarn.
Nylon 6,6 Filament Tow
> Nylon 6,6 filament tow is a continuous polyamide tow made from nylon 6,6, used for conversion into fibers for industrial fabrics and upholstery. It meets the chapter note 1 specifications for tow and is classified as "other" polyamide filament tow under this tariff item, as it is not high-tenacity.
Nylon 6 Filament Tow
> Nylon 6 filament tow is a synthetic polyamide tow made from nylon 6, used primarily for crimping into staple fibers for apparel and carpet applications. It is supplied in continuous form with a total linear density over 20,000 decitex, meeting chapter note 1, and is classified as "other" polyamide filament tow under this tariff item.
Nylon Tow for Brush Bristles
> Nylon tow for brush bristles is a coarse polyamide filament tow used to manufacture brush and broom filaments. It is supplied uncrimped and in continuous tow form, meeting the chapter note 1 criteria, and is classified as "other" polyamide filament tow under this tariff item.
PA66 Tow for Tire Cord Precursor
> PA66 tow for tire cord precursor is a polyamide 66 filament tow intended for further drawing into tire reinforcement cords. It is non-high-tenacity and supplied in continuous tow form, meeting chapter note 1, and is classified as "other" polyamide filament tow under this tariff item.