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Conjugate Polyester Staple Fiber 16 Decitex from China

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.

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

• Describe conjugate structure in invoices to prevent misclassification as standard polyester

• Provide cross-section diagrams if requested by customs for verification