Superba Heatset Polyester Staple 4 Decitex from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Heatset crimp specs differentiate from standard but remain unprocessed fiber
• Include Superba process certification for quality verification
• Crimp stability tests prevent reclassification arguments