Polypropylene Filament Tow for Nonwoven Fabrics
Synthetic polypropylene filament tow crimped for direct conversion into nonwoven fabrics like geotextiles and medical wipes. HTS 5501.90.01.00 covers this as 'other' synthetic tow not specified elsewhere. Key input for hygiene and industrial applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut or processed into staple fibers
Heading 5503 applies to synthetic staple fibers derived from tow.
If directly formed into nonwoven fabric
Completed nonwovens are textile fabrics under Chapter 56, not raw tow.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include certificates of analysis proving polypropylene content over 85%; declare intended end-use accurately
• Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for staple fiber
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