Polyester-Viscose Bicomponent Staple Fiber
Polyester-viscose bicomponent staple fibers combine an artificial viscose core with a polyester sheath, carded for spinning into durable microdenier yarns. They are classified under tariff item 5507.00.00 based on the artificial component dominance and processing for spinning, per Section XI Note 2.
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 artificial staple fibres are classified under heading 55.03.
If the polyester component predominates by weight
Synthetic staple fibres processed for spinning fall under heading 55.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Determine the predominant component by weight to confirm classification under artificial staple fibres, as Section XI Note 2 applies
• Provide a detailed composition breakdown and processing description
• Verify if the bicomponent structure affects the fiber's classification under heading 55.07 or another heading
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.
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.
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.