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PET Filament Tow for Bottle Recycling Fiber from China

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) filament tow from recycled sources, converted to fiber for apparel and filling. HTS 5501.90.01.00 for other synthetic tow; recycled status doesn't change classification. Supports sustainable textile production.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.5%

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
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)

Import Tips

Retain recycling certificates and polymer specs; declare post-consumer content accurately

Pitfall: confusing with virgin polyester pricing benchmarks