Bicomponent Polypropylene Tow from Mexico
Sheath-core bicomponent polypropylene filament tow for splittable nonwovens. HTS 5501.40.00.00 as primarily polypropylene synthetic tow. Allows microfibers via splitting in processing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Detail polymer ratio in sheath/core; splitting test data
• Pitfall: 5501 other if secondary polymer dominant