Bi-Component Acrylic Staple
Bi-component acrylic staple fibers feature a core-sheath structure and are carded for spinning into self-crimping yarns. These engineered fibers are processed synthetic staple fibers, not yet spun into yarn, and meet the tariff item's scope for acrylic staple fibers processed beyond the filament stage.
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 in continuous filament tow form, not cut to staple length
Acrylic tow over 2 m in length falls under heading 55.01, not staple fibers.
If the staple is twisted into sewing thread put up for retail sale
Yarn put up for retail sale is classified under heading 55.08.
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 staple fibers are not put up for retail sale as yarn, which would shift classification to Chapter 55 heading 55.08
• Verify the acrylic content is 85% or more by weight to qualify for this item
• Keep shipping documents describing the fiber as 'acrylic staple, carded' to avoid CBSA reclassification
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Combed Acrylic Spinning Lap
Combed acrylic spinning lap is a continuous web of drawn and combed acrylic staple fibers, prepared for roving production. This intermediate product is a processed form of acrylic staple fibers, not yet twisted into yarn, and falls under the tariff item for acrylic staple fibers processed beyond carding.
Conductive Acrylic Fiber Sliver
Conductive acrylic fiber sliver incorporates carbon particles for electrical conductivity and is processed for antistatic yarns. As a carded sliver of acrylic staple fibers, it is an intermediate product within the scope of this tariff item for processed acrylic staple fibers.
Dope-Dyed Acrylic Roving
Dope-dyed acrylic roving consists of color-infused acrylic staple fibers that have been carded and drawn for spinning. This roving is a processed form of acrylic staple fibers, not yet twisted into yarn, and falls under the tariff item for acrylic staple fibers processed for spinning.
High-Bulk Acrylic Spinning Fiber
High-bulk acrylic spinning fiber is crimped and processed staple for voluminous yarns in knitwear, carded or combed. This processed acrylic staple fiber is not yet spun into yarn and falls under the tariff item for acrylic staple fibers processed beyond the filament stage.
Marine-Grade Modacrylic Tow
Marine-grade modacrylic tow is processed staple fibers with UV and moisture resistance for ropes and nets, combed for spinning. As a combed form of modacrylic staple fibers, it falls under the tariff item for modacrylic synthetic staple fibers processed for spinning.
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