Cellulose Acetate Tow for Optical Fiber Jacketing from China
Specialty crimped acetate tow used as reinforcement in protective jacketing for fiber optic cables. HTS 5502.10.00.00 applies to this form of artificial filament tow before compounding into cable sheathing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Document end-use in telecommunications with buyer contracts to support tow classification
• Ensure packaging labels clearly state 'filament tow - cellulose acetate' per customs requirements
• Avoid bulk packaging that resembles staple fiber shipments to prevent misclassification