Modal Filament Tow from China
Modal filament tow is a high-tenacity artificial tow from beechwood pulp, untwisted continuous filaments ideal for premium textiles. It qualifies for HTS 5502.90.00.00 as other artificial filament tow, used in converting to soft, breathable staple fibers. Not yet crimped or cut.
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
• Include fiber origin certificates for modal (beech pulp) verification; ensure no twist to prevent yarn classification
• Pitfall: mislabeling as cotton-like without lab proof