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Fine-Denier Acrylonitrile Tow for Aerospace Carbon Fiber

Precision-engineered acrylonitrile tow with 92+% acrylonitrile units, <70,000 filaments at 1.59 decitex max, optimized for aerospace-grade carbon fiber precursors. Meets HTS 5501.30.00.10's stringent separable tow and diameter criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5503.20.00Lower: 39.3% vs 42.5%

If staple fibers rather than continuous tow

Cut or broken into staple fibers (≤5m) moves to synthetic staple fibers under heading 5503

5501Same rate: 42.5%

If nylon/polyamide composition instead of acrylic

Material change to polyamide tow shifts to 5501.10, different polymer heading

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 42.5%

If coated for textile reinforcement

Rubber- or plastics-coated tow for reinforcement classified in Chapter 59

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit filament cross-section photos and decitex measurements; customs often requires physical samples

Ensure 'tow' status by declaring unprocessed state; drafting changes classification

Watch for separable tow claims—provide engineering specs showing division capability

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