Conductive Polypropylene Tow from Germany
Conductive polypropylene filament tow infused with carbon for antistatic packaging fabrics. The tow is of polypropylene, with carbon as an additive to provide conductivity, and meets the specifications for synthetic filament tow under heading 55.01. It is classified under tariff item 5501.40.00 as the base material remains polypropylene tow.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the carbon additive does not change the essential character of the tow; it should still be classified as polypropylene tow
• Provide technical data on the tow's specifications (length, twist, decitex) to support classification
• Be aware that the conductive property may attract additional scrutiny from CBSA regarding end-use