Polypropylene Filament Tow for Nonwoven Fabrics from China
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.
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
• Include certificates of analysis proving polypropylene content over 85%; declare intended end-use accurately
• Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for staple fiber