Industrial Polyester Staple Fiber Bale 10.5 Decitex

Bulk industrial polyester staple fiber bales at 10.5 decitex for large-scale yarn spinning mills. HTS 5503.20.0045 for unprocessed polyester staple in range. Standard length 38-51mm, 4-7 crimps per inch.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.3%+35.0%39.3%
🇲🇽Mexico4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇨🇦Canada4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇩🇪Germany4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇯🇵Japan4.3%+10.0%14.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5503.20.00Same rate: 39.3%

If coarse industrial staple

Thicker industrial polyester staple uses higher statistical reporting.

6307.90Lower: 17% vs 39.3%

If made-up rags/wipers

Polyester staple spun into waste rags becomes Chapter 63.

3916.90Lower: 15.8% vs 39.3%

If regenerated from plastic bottles

rPET flake form (not fiber) classifies as plastic waste.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Standard bale packaging (180-220kg) with plastic wrapping for customs acceptance

Mill test certificates mandatory for denier, length, crimp uniformity

Avoid partial processing contamination in mixed containers

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