Kevlar 49 Aramid Staple Fibers from China

High-modulus Kevlar 49 aramid staple fibers for aerospace composites, unprocessed for spinning. HTS 5503.11.00.00 captures these premium aramid staples in raw form. Engineered for maximum stiffness in structural applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.3%

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

Submit modulus test data (>100 GPa) to confirm high-performance grade; use anti-static bags for ESD-sensitive imports; declare ITAR status if defense-bound