Polyamide 11 Filament Tow from China
Filament tow from polyamide 11 (e.g., Rilsan), used in technical textiles and brush fibers due to its flexibility. HTS 5501.19.00.00 covers this as 'other' polyamide tow excluding high-tenacity variants. It remains in continuous bundle form before crimping.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Include technical data sheets proving polyamide 11 specs; avoid bulk packaging that mimics staple fibers
• Pitfall: incorrect declaration as nylon 6 without exact polymer ID