Polypropylene Flame-Retardant Tow from Mexico
Flame-retardant treated polypropylene filament tow for protective upholstery and curtains. Under HTS 5501.40.00.00 as base polypropylene tow with functional finish. Used in contract furnishings requiring fire safety.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Quantify FR additive weight % for value declaration; test per NFPA standards
• Pitfall: 5902 if heavily coated