2.2 dtex Recycled Polyester Staple Fiber from Germany
2.2 decitex staple fibers from recycled PET bottles, unprocessed, used in eco-friendly yarns and fillings. Classified in 5503.20.0025 as polyester synthetic fibers under 3.3 decitex, regardless of recycled origin.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide recycling certification (e.g
• GRS) alongside decitex specs for preferential tariff claims
• Test for residual contaminants common in rPET that could affect classification
• Label shipments clearly as 'virgin-equivalent' vs. 'low-quality recycled' to prevent disputes