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Microfiber Polyester Tow from China

Ultra-fine denier polyester filament tow (under 1 dpf) for microfiber staple in cleaning cloths and apparel. Classified HTS 5501.20.00.00 as polyester synthetic filament tow. Enables high-absorbency textiles.

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

• Measure filament diameter precisely; split-type microfibers need structure docs

• Pitfall: post-splitting into fibers changes code

• Anti-static finish compliance