Polyester Fabric Clipping Waste
Small fabric clippings and trimmings from polyester garment and upholstery cutting operations. These are classified under tariff item 5505.10.00 as waste of synthetic fibres, specifically polyester, suitable for shredding.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the clippings are processed into clean, reusable fibre
Processed polyester fibre that is not waste is classified under heading 55.03.
If the clippings are converted into textile flock
Textile flock of synthetic fibres falls under heading 56.01.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure clippings are free from non-polyester components like buttons or zippers
• Document the shredding process for recycling
• Verify if the material meets Canadian definitions of textile waste
Related Products under Tariff item 5505.10.00
Acrylic Noils from Fiber Production
Short fiber noils of acrylic synthetic fibers generated during carding and combing operations in textile manufacturing. These noils are classified as synthetic fiber waste under tariff item 5505.10.00, suitable for blending into lower-grade yarns or felt products.
Acrylic Noils Waste
Acrylic noils are short fibers removed during the combing of acrylic tops in textile manufacturing. These noils are discarded as waste from yarn production and consist of polyacrylonitrile-based synthetic fibers. They fall under tariff item 5505.10.00 as waste of synthetic fibers, specifically noils.
Aramid Fiber Yarn Waste
Aramid fiber yarn waste consists of broken or discarded yarns from para-aramid (Kevlar-like) fiber production, often from ballistic fabric cutting. These are synthetic polyamide fibers, and the waste is classified under tariff item 5505.10.00 as waste of synthetic fibers.
Bottled Polyester Preform Waste
Rejected PET preforms and trim waste from polyester bottle manufacturing, ground into flakes for recycling. This is classified under tariff item 5505.10.00 as synthetic polyester fibre waste when in fibre form.
Carbon Fiber Garnetted Waste
Carbon fiber garnetted waste is produced by garnetting polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber prepreg scraps from aerospace composites. This waste consists of synthetic fibers (carbon precursor) and is classified under tariff item 5505.10.00 as waste of synthetic fibers.
Garnetted Nylon Stock
Garnetted nylon stock is regenerated fiber stock from garnetting machines processing nylon textile waste into loose fiber form. This waste of synthetic polyamide fibers is classified under tariff item 5505.10.00 as garnetted stock.