Modacrylic Filament Tow for Flame-Retardant Fabrics from China
Modacrylic continuous filament tow designed for producing inherently flame-retardant textiles like upholstery and protective clothing. Falls under HTS 5501.30.00 as synthetic filament tow of modacrylic composition, supplied in uncrimped form for further processing.
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 flame-retardancy certifications and fiber analysis reports to support modacrylic classification
• Declare exact modacrylic polymer composition as it shares the subheading with acrylic