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Industrial Grade Polyester Tow for Ropes from China

Heavy-duty polyester filament tow for conversion to staple fibers in ropes, nets, and geotextiles. HTS 5501.20.00.00 applies to this polyester tow form, with high strength for industrial end-uses. Supplied in large tows for bulk processing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

45%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Certify tensile strength and elongation; bulk packaging requires proper stowage

Avoid misdeclaration as finished cordage

Maritime declarations for rope end-use

Industrial Grade Polyester Tow for Ropes from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5501.20.00.00