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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If finer than 13.2 decitex
Statistical break distinguishes finer recycled staples in the prior subheading.
If acrylic instead of polyester
Material composition shifts to acrylic staple fibers under heading 5506.
If sold as rovings or prepped for spinning
If loosely twisted into rovings, it becomes textile yarn under Chapter 56.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include recycling certification and origin documentation to qualify for potential duty reductions under sustainability programs
• Ensure staple fibers are explicitly not carded; customs may require fiber length and crimp specs
• Watch for contamination claims—pure polyester content is key to avoid reclassification as blends
Related Products 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.
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.