Polyester 1.5 Denier Staple Fiber from China

Polyester staple fibers of 1.5 denier fineness, cut to 38mm length, not carded, combed, or processed for spinning. These fibers are raw synthetic polyester material used as input for yarn production in textile manufacturing. Classified under HTS 5503.20.00 as unprocessed polyester staple fibers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Verify denier and staple length match declarations to avoid reclassification; provide mill test certificates confirming polyester composition >85%; ensure fibers are truly unprocessed for spinning to prevent duty disputes