Measuring 13.2 decitex or more

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Duty Rate (from China)

39.3%
MFN Base Rate4.3%

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

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)

Total Effective Rate39.3%

Products classified under HTS 5503.20.00.65

Polyester Staple Fiber 15 Denier

Synthetic polyester staple fibers measuring approximately 15 decitex (1.5 denier), not carded, combed, or processed for spinning, supplied in bales for textile manufacturing. These fibers fall under HTS 5503.20.0065 due to their polyester composition and decitex measurement of 13.2 or more, distinguishing them from finer filaments.

15 Denier Recycled Polyester Staple Fiber

Recycled polyester staple fibers at 15 decitex, raw and unprocessed for spinning, often used in non-woven fabrics and apparel filling. Classified under HTS 5503.20.0065 for polyester staples 13.2 decitex or more, excluding any pre-spinning treatments.

20 Denier Polyester Staple Fiber Bale

Baled polyester staple fibers at 20 decitex, unprocessed, ideal for carpet backing and geotextiles. Falls under HTS 5503.20.0065 for polyester staples measuring 13.2 decitex or more.

Bright Polyester Staple Fiber 17 Decitex

High-luster bright polyester staples at 17 decitex, unprocessed for spinning into shiny fabrics. Under HTS 5503.20.0065 for coarser polyester staple fibers.

Semi-Dull Polyester Staple 15.5 Decitex

Semi-dull polyester staple fibers measuring 15.5 decitex, raw for upholstery yarn spinning. HTS 5503.20.0065 for polyester ≥13.2 decitex, unprocessed.

Polyester Staple Fiber for Filling 18 Decitex

Coarse 18 decitex polyester staple fibers designed for pillow and comforter filling, raw form not processed for spinning. HTS 5503.20.0065 applies to these thicker polyester staples (≥13.2 decitex) used in stuffing applications.

Conjugate Polyester Staple Fiber 16 Decitex

Bicomponent conjugate polyester staples at 16 decitex, raw for spinning into self-crimping yarns. Classified in HTS 5503.20.0065 as unprocessed polyester fibers ≥13.2 decitex.

Polyester Staple Fiber for Spinning 14 Decitex

Standard 14 decitex polyester staple fibers, not processed, for ring spinning into apparel yarns. HTS 5503.20.0065 covers these raw polyester fibers at or above 13.2 decitex.