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.
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 tow is not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning
Unprocessed synthetic staple fibres of acrylic or modacrylic fall under heading 55.03, while 55.06 covers processed fibres.
If the tow is a continuous filament tow, not cut into staple fibres
Heading 55.01 covers synthetic filament tow, which is distinct from staple fibres processed for spinning.
If the fibres are twisted into ropes or nets, not just processed for spinning
Twine, cordage, ropes, and cables of man-made fibres are classified in Chapter 56, not Chapter 55.
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 tow meets the chapter note 1 specifications: length over 2 m, twist under 5 turns per metre, filament under 67 decitex, and total tow over 20,000 decitex
• Declare the fibre composition accurately to avoid reclassification
• Verify if a permit is needed under the Export and Import Permits Act for textile goods
Related Products under Tariff item 5506.30.00
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.
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.
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.