Polyester 3 Denier White Staple Fiber

White polyester staple fibers measuring 3 denier, 51mm length, suitable for spinning into apparel yarns. These are unprocessed synthetic fibers directly from polymerization and cutting processes. HTS 5503.20.00 covers such raw polyester staple fibers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina4.3%+35.0%39.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico4.3%+10.0%14.3%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada4.3%+10.0%14.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany4.3%+10.0%14.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan4.3%+10.0%14.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5509.21.00Higher: 44.7% vs 39.3%

If multiple folded yarns of 85 decitex or more

Processed into yarn form moves to Chapter 55 heading 5509 for multiple (folded) or cabled synthetic staple yarns.

5601Lower: 10% vs 39.3%

If formed into textile flock or dust

Short cut polyester flock for coatings or fillings classified under Chapter 56 as textile flock/powder.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include lab analysis proving 100% polyester content; declare exact denier and crimp specifications; watch for contamination that could trigger processed fiber classification

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