Acetate Garnetted Stock
> Garnetted stock recovered from cellulose acetate fibers, produced by garnetting machines from manufacturing scraps. This material is classified as waste of artificial man-made fibres under tariff item 5505.20.00, as cellulose acetate is a regenerated artificial fibre, not a synthetic one.
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 from synthetic fibres (e.g., polyester, nylon)
Synthetic fibre waste is classified separately from artificial fibre waste.
If the material is in the form of scrap plastic, not fibrous waste
Non-fibrous plastic waste falls under Chapter 39.
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 the garnetted stock is free of contaminants and clearly documented as artificial fibre waste
• Provide a lab analysis confirming cellulose acetate composition to avoid misclassification
• Verify if the material qualifies for duty relief under the Customs Tariff's drawback or remission provisions
Related Products under Tariff item 5505.20.00
Acetate Tow Waste
> Waste clippings and ends from acetate tow production, typically generated during the manufacture of cigarette filter tow. These are artificial fibre waste products, as acetate is a regenerated cellulose-based fibre, and are correctly classified under tariff item 5505.20.00.
Cellulose Acetate Noils
> Short noils from combing cellulose diacetate fibres, used in apparel yarn production. These noils are a by-product of artificial fibre processing and are classified as waste of artificial fibres under tariff item 5505.20.00.
Lyocell Processing Noils
> Noils from lyocell (Tencel) fibre production, a solvent-spun artificial fibre derived from wood pulp. These noils are waste from artificial fibre manufacturing and are correctly classified under tariff item 5505.20.00.
Modal Fiber Garnetted Waste
> Garnetted stock recovered from modal fabric trimmings, a beech tree-derived artificial fibre. This waste is regenerated cellulose fibre and is classified under tariff item 5505.20.00 as artificial fibre waste.
Rayon Noils
> Short fibre noils produced during rayon combing and carding, unsuitable for direct spinning. These noils are waste from artificial fibre processing and are classified under tariff item 5505.20.00.
Viscose Carding Waste
> Dust and short fibres removed during viscose staple fibre carding machines. This is processing waste from artificial fibre manufacturing and is classified under tariff item 5505.20.00.