Polyester Staple Fiber for Filling 18 Decitex from China
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.
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
• Specify end-use as filling in entry docs, but note classification is material-based, not use-based
• Bundle in moisture-proof packaging to prevent damage claims during transit