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Acetate Filament Tow for Apparel Interlinings from Germany

Fine-denier cellulose acetate tow for producing fusible interlining fibers in garment construction. Remains under HTS 5502.10.00.00 as artificial filament tow before interlining processing.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document apparel end-use with fashion manufacturer purchase orders

• Ensure tow meets interlining denier specs (typically 1.5-3.0 denier per filament)

• Avoid any heat-treatment that could be interpreted as yarn processing