Acrylic or modacrylic
Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: > Acrylic or modacrylic
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 5503.30.00.00
Raw Acrylic Staple Fiber Bale
Unprocessed acrylic staple fibers, typically 1.5 to 3 inches long, baled for spinning into yarn. Classified under HTS 5503.30.00.00 as synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, specifically acrylic type.
Modacrylic Flame-Retardant Staple Fiber
Modacrylic staple fibers engineered for fire resistance, used in protective apparel, supplied unprocessed in bales. Falls under HTS 5503.30.00.00 for acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers not further processed for spinning.
Acrylic Wool-Blend Staple Fiber
Short-cut acrylic staple fibers blended to mimic wool, unprocessed for spinning into yarn for knitwear. HTS 5503.30.00.00 applies to unprocessed acrylic staple fibers regardless of blend intent.
Fine-Denier Acrylic Staple Fiber
Ultra-fine denier (1-2 den) acrylic staple fibers for soft fabrics like babywear, shipped unprocessed. Classified in 5503.30.00.00 as basic acrylic staple not carded or combed.
Modacrylic Staple for Filter Media
Chemical-resistant modacrylic staple fibers for industrial air filters, unprocessed bales ready for nonwoven processing. HTS 5503.30.00.00 covers unprocessed acrylic/modacrylic staples for any end use.
Colored Acrylic Staple Fiber
Solution-dyed acrylic staple fibers in various colors, cut but not processed further for spinning. Remains under HTS 5503.30.00.00 as dyeing doesn't constitute processing for spinning.
High-Bulk Acrylic Staple Fiber
Crimped high-bulk acrylic staple for bulky yarns in sweaters, unprocessed direct from extrusion. HTS 5503.30.00.00 for basic staple fibers before spinning prep.
Acrylic Staple for Carpet Yarn
Coarse denier acrylic staple fibers optimized for solution-dyed carpet yarns, unprocessed bales. Classified HTS 5503.30.00.00 as unprocessed synthetic staple for spinning.
Modacrylic Protective Fiber Bale
Modacrylic staple fibers for firefighter turnout gear linings, unprocessed for FR yarn spinning. HTS 5503.30.00.00 for raw modacrylic staple fibers.
Bicomponent Acrylic Staple Fiber
Side-by-side bicomponent acrylic staple for self-crimping yarns, cut unprocessed. Under HTS 5503.30.00.00 as basic acrylic staple before any textile processing.