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Acrylic Tow for Medical Textiles from China

Biocompatible acrylic filament tow for wound dressings and surgical fabrics with antimicrobial properties. HTS 5501.30.00.90 'other' includes medical-grade tow specifications. Low extractables critical.

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

USP Class VI biocompatibility certificates required

Sterile packaging and documentation mandatory

FDA registration before textile processing