5501.20.00.00/Bicomponent Polyester Filament Tow/Germany

Bicomponent Polyester Filament Tow from Germany

Bicomponent polyester tow with core-sheath or side-by-side filament structure for enhanced crimp in staple fibers. Under HTS 5501.20.00.00 as it's fundamentally polyester filament tow. Used for bulky yarns in knitwear and nonwovens.

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%

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Import Tips

• Detail bicomponent ratio (e.g

• 50/50 PET/PE) in specs; SEM images help customs

• Pitfall: classifying as conjugate fiber too early

• Ensure melt index compatibility docs