Superba Heatset Polyester Staple 4 Decitex

Superba heatset polyester staple fibers at 4 decitex with controlled crimp for wool-like yarns, unprocessed beyond heatset. Still HTS 5503.20.0045 as not carded/combed for spinning. Creates premium suiting and sweater yarns.

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.

5111.19Lower: 35% vs 39.3%

If spun and woven into wool fabric

Woven fabrics of wool-like polyester yarn become Chapter 51.

5509.21Lower: 19.7% vs 39.3%

If single yarn already spun

Once spun into yarn, moves from staple fiber to yarn classification.

5503.20.00Same rate: 39.3%

If very fine heatset under 3.3 decitex

Statistical suffix for premium fine-denier heatset polyester.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Heatset crimp specs differentiate from standard but remain unprocessed fiber

Include Superba process certification for quality verification

Crimp stability tests prevent reclassification arguments

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