Polyester Filament Tow for Staple Fiber Production from Germany
Uncrimped polyester filament tow consisting of continuous filaments of polyethylene terephthalate, used primarily for cutting into staple fibers for spinning into yarn. It falls under HTS 5501.20.00.00 as synthetic filament tow specifically of polyesters, prior to conversion into staple fibers. This product is essential for textile manufacturing processes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.5%
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
Import Tips
• Verify denier and filament count specifications to confirm classification as tow; obtain supplier certificates for polyester composition
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as continuous filament yarn if not in tow form
• Ensure documentation shows it's for staple fiber conversion