Coarse Denier Polyester Tow for Carpet Fibers from China
High denier polyester filament tow (15+ dpf) for cutting into staple fibers used in carpet backing and upholstery. It is under HTS 5501.20.00.00 as synthetic filament tow of polyesters, suited for bulkier textile applications. The form is uncrimped bundle of parallel filaments.
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
• Specify denier range in commercial docs to differentiate from fine apparel tow
• Ensure no pre-crimping; common error is classifying as BCF yarn
• Test for UV stabilizers if for outdoor carpets