Bi-Component Acrylic Staple
This bi-component acrylic staple fiber features a core-sheath structure and has been carded for spinning into self-crimping yarns. It falls under tariff item 5506.30.00 as synthetic staple fibres of acrylic that have been carded or otherwise processed for spinning.
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 staple fibres are not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning
Unprocessed acrylic staple fibres fall under heading 55.03, which covers synthetic staple fibres not processed for spinning.
If the fibres are spun into yarn
Yarn made of acrylic staple fibres is classified in heading 55.09, which covers yarn of synthetic staple fibres.
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 fibre is carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the acrylic content accurately, as classification depends on the predominance by weight of acrylic over other fibres
• Keep records of the processing steps to support your classification if questioned by the CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 5506.30.00
Combed Acrylic Spinning Lap
This combed acrylic spinning lap is a continuous web of drawn and combed acrylic staple fibres, prepared for roving production. It qualifies under tariff item 5506.30.00 as acrylic staple fibres that have been combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Conductive Acrylic Fiber Sliver
This conductive acrylic fibre sliver incorporates carbon for electrical conductivity and has been processed for use in antistatic yarns. It falls under tariff item 5506.30.00 as carded or otherwise processed acrylic staple fibres.
Dope-Dyed Acrylic Roving
This dope-dyed acrylic roving consists of colour-infused acrylic staple fibres that have been carded and drawn for spinning. It falls under tariff item 5506.30.00 as acrylic staple fibres processed for spinning, ready for yarn twisting.
High-Bulk Acrylic Spinning Fiber
This high-bulk acrylic spinning fibre is crimped and processed staple designed for voluminous yarns in knitwear, carded or combed for spinning. It falls under tariff item 5506.30.00 as acrylic staple fibres processed for spinning.
Marine-Grade Modacrylic Tow
Marine-grade modacrylic tow consists of synthetic staple fibres that have been carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning, with enhanced UV and moisture resistance for use in ropes and nets. It falls under tariff item 5506.30.00 as an acrylic or modacrylic synthetic staple fibre processed for spinning, meeting the chapter's specifications for man-made filament tow.
Modacrylic Anti-Static Fiber Top
This modacrylic anti-static fibre top is combed staple fibres engineered for static resistance, processed for spinning into yarns for upholstery. It falls under tariff item 5506.30.00 as modacrylic synthetic staple fibres that are carded or combed.