High Tenacity Polyester Staple 9 Decitex from China
High tenacity polyester staple fibers measuring 9 decitex for tire cord and industrial fabrics, not processed for spinning. HTS 5503.20.0045 includes these stronger polyester staples in the decitex range. Their elevated tensile strength suits reinforcement 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
• Tenacity specs (>6 g/denier) are end-use indicators but raw HT fiber stays in 5503
• Include polymerization process docs confirming high tenacity grade
• Distinguish from standard polyester via denier confirmation during entry