15 Denier Recycled Polyester Staple Fiber from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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