Viscose Rayon Filament Tow from China
Viscose rayon filament tow consists of continuous artificial filaments in an untwisted bundle, produced from regenerated cellulose, used primarily for textile processing into staple fibers or yarn. It falls under HTS 5502.90.00.00 as 'other' artificial filament tow, excluding acetate tow specifically noted elsewhere. This product is not processed into yarn or fabric at this stage.
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
• Verify the chemical composition via lab testing to confirm artificial (regenerated cellulose) status; ensure documentation specifies untwisted tow form to avoid misclassification as yarn
• Common pitfall: confusing with acetate tow under 5502.10