Lyocell Filament Tow from China
Lyocell filament tow is an artificial tow made from wood pulp via the NMMO solvent process, forming continuous untwisted filaments for conversion into fibers. Classified under HTS 5502.90.00.00 as other artificial filament tow, distinct from synthetic (petrochemical-based) tows. Primarily used in apparel and nonwovens production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Provide process certificates proving NMMO solvent spinning to distinguish from synthetics; label denier and filament count accurately
• Avoid pitfalls by not classifying as modal if blended