Polyester Filament Tow for Staple Fiber Production from China
Continuous synthetic filament tow made from polyester, cut into staple fibers for spinning into yarn. Classified under HTS 5501.90.01.00 as 'other' synthetic filament tow, distinct from acrylic or modacrylic types in the primary subheading. Used primarily in textile manufacturing for apparel and upholstery.
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
• Verify chemical composition via lab testing to confirm polyester classification; ensure documentation specifies use for staple fiber production
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as acrylic tow leads to wrong subheading