Polyester Staple Fiber 4.4 Decitex for Nonwoven from China
Medium-fine polyester staple fibers measuring 4.4 decitex, not processed for spinning, packaged for nonwoven fabric production like geotextiles. HTS 5503.20.0045 applies to these unprocessed polyester fibers in the 3.3-13.2 decitex range. Their crimp and length suit needle-punching 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
• Submit fiber crimp specifications as they affect end-use but not raw fiber classification
• Use ISCC certification for sustainable fibers to streamline green import programs
• Prevent bundling with processed fibers to avoid commingling penalties during inspection