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Modacrylic Filament Tow for Flame-Retardant Fabrics from Germany

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 — 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 flame-retardancy certifications and fiber analysis reports to support modacrylic classification

• Declare exact modacrylic polymer composition as it shares the subheading with acrylic