Abaca Tow and Noils from Canada
Short fiber waste (tow and noils) from abaca processing, garnetted stock suitable for paper or non-woven felts. Classified in HTS 5305.00.00.00 as waste of vegetable textile fibers, raw or processed but unspun.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document waste generation process to qualify for fiber waste provisions and avoid higher parts tariffs
• Separate clean tow from contaminated waste to prevent hazardous material declarations
• Use ISF filings early due to variable quality affecting valuation