Recycled Polyester Filament Tow from China
Filament tow produced from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) bottles, used for sustainable staple fiber in eco-textiles. Classified under HTS 5501.20.00.00 for its polyester composition in continuous tow form. Recycling does not alter the tariff classification based on material and form.
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
• Include recycling certifications like GRS for polyester content verification
• Pitfall: lack of rPET documentation may lead to standard polyester scrutiny
• Declare post-consumer content accurately for green claims