Acrylic Filament Tow for Carpet Yarn from China
Unprocessed acrylic filament tow consisting of continuous filaments suitable for conversion into yarn for carpet manufacturing. Classified under HTS 5501.30.00 as synthetic filament tow specifically of acrylic, prior to texturing or cutting into staple fibers.
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
• Verify acrylic content exceeds 85% via lab testing for accurate classification under 5501.30.00
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming it's unprocessed tow, not textured yarn, to avoid reclassification