Polyester Yarn Waste
Polyester yarn waste is generated during the spinning and processing of polyester yarns, consisting of short fibers and tangled remnants unsuitable for direct reuse. This waste of synthetic polyester fibers is classified under tariff item 5505.10.00 as yarn waste.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the waste is in staple fiber form, not yarn
Polyester staple fibers are classified under heading 55.03.
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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 the waste is not contaminated with other fiber types or materials
• Provide a detailed description of the spinning process and the waste generation point
• Keep records to demonstrate the material is not reusable as yarn
Related Products under Tariff item 5505.10.00
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.
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.
Industrial Nylon Fiber Waste
Industrial nylon fiber waste is waste from nylon tire cord and rope fiber production, consisting of broken or discarded fibers. This waste of synthetic polyamide fibers is classified under tariff item 5505.10.00.
Nylon Apparel Production Noils
Nylon apparel production noils are short fiber noils from cutting and sewing nylon apparel fabrics. These are waste of synthetic polyamide fibers and are classified under tariff item 5505.10.00 as noils.