Modacrylic Tow for Filter Media from Germany
Specialty modacrylic filament tow for producing filter fabrics in industrial air and liquid filtration systems. HTS 5501.30.00.90 includes this 'other' category for modacrylic tow not dedicated to apparel. Features chemical resistance typical of modacrylic polymers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include end-use statements specifying industrial filtration to differentiate from apparel tow
• Test for shrinkage specs as modacrylic requires specific processing conditions
• Declare hazardous material status if dyed with restricted chemicals