Nylon Tow for Brush Bristles from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify industrial end-use in invoices; test for monofilament risk if denier is high
• Pitfall: bulk imports mistaken for finished bristles under 9603