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
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
• Include certificates of analysis proving polypropylene content over 85%; declare intended end-use accurately
• Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for staple fiber