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.
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 tow waste is from synthetic fibres like polypropylene
Synthetic tow waste is classified under a different tariff item.
If the waste is melted or compacted into non-fibrous blocks
Non-fibrous plastic waste is classified in 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
• > Separate acetate tow waste from any synthetic fibre waste to avoid classification issues
• Keep records of the production process to demonstrate the artificial origin
• Check if the waste is subject to any environmental import controls under Canadian regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 5505.20.00
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.
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.