High-Purity Acrylic Tow for Composite Reinforcement

Specialized acrylic filament tow with ≥92% acrylonitrile, featuring <70,000 fine filaments (≤1.59 decitex) in separable construction for carbon fiber precursors in composites. Classified under HTS 5501.30.00.10 due to exact filament specs for high-performance applications.

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.

5501.20.00.00Same rate: 42.5%

If acrylonitrile content <92% but still acrylic/modacrylic

Lower acrylonitrile threshold tows fall under the general acrylic tow subheading 5501.20

5402Lower: 17.5% vs 42.5%

If twisted into textured polyester-type yarn

Processed into synthetic filament yarn (Chapter 54) rather than remaining as unfinished tow

7019Lower: 14.3% vs 42.5%

If further processed into glass fiber for composites

Not applicable directly, but misdeclared fiber types shift to glass fibers in Chapter 70

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include chemical composition analysis report proving ≥92% acrylonitrile to avoid reclassification

Label as 'filament tow for precursor use' and avoid end-product claims that suggest further processing

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