Recycled Polyester Fiber Waste Flocks
Loose flocks of polyester fiber waste generated during blowroom and carding operations in recycling plants. These synthetic polyester fibers are classified as waste under tariff item 5505.10.00, intended for further processing into new textile products.
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 fibers are not waste but virgin polyester staple fibers
Virgin synthetic staple fibers are classified under heading 55.03, while waste falls under 55.05.
If the flocks are processed into textile flock for flocking applications
Textile flock and dust of textile fibers are specifically classified under heading 56.01.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the material is properly declared as synthetic fiber waste, not as a finished product, to avoid misclassification
• Keep records of the recycling source and processing history in case CBSA requests verification
• Verify whether the goods qualify for duty relief under the Customs Tariff's drawback or remission provisions
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.