Polyester Staple Fiber 15 Denier from China
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.
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
• Verify decitex measurement via lab testing as it determines classification; fibers under 13.2 decitex shift to 5503.20.0045
• Provide mill test certificates confirming polyester content >85% and staple length for customs valuation
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as processed fibers, which belong in Chapter 55 headings post-carding