Nylon 6,6 Tow for Cutting
Nylon 6,6 polyamide staple fiber tow, unprocessed and awaiting cutting into discrete staple lengths for spinning. Classified under HTS 5503.19.90.00 as other synthetic polyamide staple fibers not carded or combed.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.3% | +37.5% | 41.8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.3% | +10.0% | 14.3% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.3% | +10.0% | 14.3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut, carded, and made into sewing thread
Further processing into yarn or thread shifts to heading 5508 for synthetic staple fiber yarns.
If specifically polyethylene or polypropylene polyamides
Subheading 5503.11 applies only to those exact polyamide types; others fall into 5503.19.
If of wool or fine animal hair blends
Natural fiber blends would classify under Chapter 51, but pure synthetics stay in 55.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed specs on tow crimp, denier per filament, and total denier to customs for accurate valuation
• Ensure no pre-carding; invoices must state 'not processed for spinning' to prevent reclassification
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