Polypropylene Flame-Retardant Tow from United States
Flame-retardant treated polypropylene filament tow for protective upholstery and curtains. The tow is of polypropylene with a flame-retardant finish, meeting 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 — United States → Canada
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5501400000; Equal To 5501400000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Confirm the flame-retardant treatment does not alter the essential character of the tow; it should still be classified as polypropylene tow
• Provide safety data sheets for the flame-retardant additive to facilitate CBSA clearance
• Ensure the tow meets chapter note 1 specifications, including length and decitex