Colored Cellulose Acetate Tow for Artificial Bait

Pigmented crimped cellulose acetate tow in fishing bait colors for soft plastic bait production. Under HTS 5502.10.00.00 as colored artificial filament tow.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9507.90.80Lower: 19% vs 42.5%

If finished artificial fishing bait

Completed baits containing acetate classified as fishing tackle.

3907.99Lower: 16.5% vs 42.5%

If melt-spun into plastic bait

Plastic artificial bait materials classified by polymer type.

5504.10.00.00Lower: 21.8% vs 42.5%

If colored acetate staple for bait

Bait fibers typically imported as colored staple fiber.

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Import Tips & Compliance

List approved color pigments meeting FDA bait regulations

Specify soft bait end-use with processing temperature profiles

Sample color fastness testing for water immersion

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