Conductive Polyester Staple Fiber 3.5 Decitex from China

Carbon-infused conductive polyester staple fibers at 3.5 decitex for antistatic textiles, unprocessed. HTS 5503.20.0045 classification for polyester staple in specified decitex despite conductivity. Used in cleanroom garments and ESD flooring.

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

Surface resistivity test data (10^3-10^9 ohms) confirms properties without reclassification

Specify carbon content percentage—must remain predominantly polyester matrix

Avoid electrical component declarations that trigger Chapter 85 review