Acetate Filter Tow for Industrial Air Filtration from Germany
Crimped cellulose acetate filament tow engineered for manufacturing high-efficiency air filters in HVAC systems and cleanrooms. Falls under HTS 5502.10.00.00 as unprocessed artificial filament tow of cellulose acetate prior to filter assembly.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide technical specs showing continuous filament crimp suitable only for tow processing, not yarn
• Include safety data sheets confirming cellulose acetate composition for chemical classification
• Watch for minimum denier requirements; finer specs may trigger reclassification