Nylon 6 Filament Tow from China
Synthetic filament tow made from nylon 6 polyamide, used primarily for crimping into staple fibers for textile applications like apparel and carpets. It falls under HTS 5501.19.00.00 as 'other' synthetic filament tow of nylon or other polyamides, excluding high-tenacity types. This uncrimped tow is supplied in continuous form for further processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify polymer composition via lab testing to confirm polyamide classification; ensure documentation specifies non-high-tenacity grade
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as acrylic tow under 5501.30