Carded Polypropylene Staple Fiber 3 Denier
Fine 3 denier carded polypropylene staple fibers, 51 mm length, processed for spinning into lightweight yarns for geotextiles. These synthetic staple fibers are of polypropylene and are carded, meeting the tariff item's requirement for fibers 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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fibers are not carded or processed for spinning
Unprocessed polypropylene staple fibers fall under heading 55.03.
If the fibers are formed into geotextile nonwovens
Nonwovens of man-made fibres are classified in chapter 56.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify as polypropylene staple fibers processed for spinning; the end use in geotextiles does not affect classification
• Keep the fiber's denier and length documentation for CBSA verification
• Confirm the fibers are carded, as unprocessed fibers fall under a different heading
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