HWM Viscose Staple Fiber for Towels
High wet modulus viscose staple fiber is carded for towel yarns, making it an artificial staple fibre processed for spinning. It falls under tariff item 5507.00.00 as it is carded or otherwise processed for spinning, with the high wet modulus property enhancing its suitability for absorbent textile applications.
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 fiber is not carded or processed for spinning
Unprocessed artificial staple fibres are classified under heading 55.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fiber is carded and not in an unprocessed state
• Provide documentation on the high wet modulus property to distinguish it from other viscose fibers
• Check if the fiber is intended for spinning, as direct nonwoven use may affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 5507.00.00
Acrylic Staple Fiber Carded for Wool Blends
Carded acrylic staple fibers are synthetic artificial fibers processed to mimic wool, with crimp and length suitable for spinning into blended yarns. They are classified under tariff item 5507.00.00 because they are artificial staple fibres that have been carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning.
Combed Bamboo Viscose Staple Fiber
Combed bamboo viscose staple fiber is an artificial staple fiber made from bamboo pulp via the viscose process, combed for fine yarn spinning in eco-textiles. It falls under tariff item 5507.00.00 as it is an artificial staple fibre that has been combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Cuprammonium Rayon Staple Fiber Processed
Cuprammonium rayon staple fibers are artificial rayon fibers processed via the cuprammonium method for high-tenacity yarns. These fibers are processed for spinning, making them classifiable under tariff item 5507.00.00 as artificial staple fibres carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning.
Fire-Retardant Artificial Staple Fiber Carded
Fire-retardant artificial staple fibers are carded and treated for flame resistance, processed for spinning into safety apparel yarns. They are classified under tariff item 5507.00.00 as artificial staple fibres that have been carded or otherwise processed for spinning, with the flame-retardant treatment not altering their essential character.
Lyocell Staple Fiber Combed for Denim Yarns
Lyocell staple fiber is combed for smoothness and uniformity prior to spinning into high-quality denim and apparel yarns. As a regenerated cellulose artificial staple fiber processed for spinning, it is classified under tariff item 5507.00.00.
Microdenier Viscose Staple Fiber for Nonwovens
Microdenier viscose staple fibers are ultra-fine artificial fibers processed for spinning or direct nonwoven use. They fall under tariff item 5507.00.00 as artificial staple fibres processed for spinning, provided they are carded, combed, or otherwise prepared for spinning rather than used directly in nonwovens.