Nylon Tow for Brush Bristles
Coarse filament tow of nylon polyamide for manufacturing brush and broom filaments. Under HTS 5501.19.00.00 as other synthetic tow of polyamides. Supplied uncrimped for cutting into bristles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut and processed into finished bristles
Paint brush bristles as finished articles are in Chapter 96.
If crimped for specific bristle texture
Crimped nylon staple for brushes falls under 5502.
If chemically modified beyond textile use
Plastics monofilaments >1mm shift to Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify industrial end-use in invoices; test for monofilament risk if denier is high
• Pitfall: bulk imports mistaken for finished bristles under 9603
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