High-Purity Acrylic Tow for Composite Reinforcement from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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