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Bamboo Viscose Filament Tow

Bamboo viscose filament tow is artificial tow regenerated from bamboo cellulose, supplied as continuous untwisted filaments for textile fiber production. Classified in HTS 5502.90.00.00 as other artificial filament tow, eco-marketed for apparel. Not synthetic or natural.

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.

5501.30.00Same rate: 42.5%

If nylon or polyester based

Synthetic filament tow from petrochemicals is Chapter 55 heading 5501.

5504.90.00Lower: 39.3% vs 42.5%

If after staple conversion

Becomes artificial staple fibers in 5504 once cut, not continuous tow.

5403Lower: 17.5% vs 42.5%

If spun into single yarn

Yarn form shifts to 5403 for artificial filament yarns.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require pulp origin docs proving bamboo source without natural fiber claims; test for rayon process confirmation

Pitfall: marketing as 'bamboo fiber' leading to 5504 misclass

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