Viscose Rayon Tow for Staple Conversion 20,000 denier
Continuous viscose rayon tow of 20,000 total denier, unprocessed except for basic drafting, intended for cutting into staple fibers. However, this tariff item applies only to staple fibres, not tow. The tow is excluded from heading 55.04 because it is not cut to staple length, so it does not fall under this item.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
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If the tow is cut into staple fibres
Once cut to staple length, the fibers would fall under heading 55.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• This product does not qualify for tariff item 5504.10.00 because it is tow, not staple fibres
• Classify it under heading 55.02 if it meets the specifications for artificial filament tow
• Provide the tow's specifications (length, twist, decitex) to CBSA for verification
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