Polyester Microfiber Staple Fiber 1.3 dtex from China
Synthetic polyester staple fibers measuring 1.3 decitex (0.13 tex), not carded, combed, or processed for spinning, used primarily in high-performance textiles like sportswear and filtration media. Classified under HTS 5503.20.0025 due to polyester composition and fineness below 3.3 decitex threshold.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify decitex measurement via certified lab testing to confirm <3.3 dtex classification and avoid reclassification to 5503.20.0045
• Provide mill certificates documenting polyester content (>85%) and staple length for customs valuation