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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.3% | +35.0% | 39.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.3% | +10.0% | 14.3% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.3% | +10.0% | 14.3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.3% | +10.0% | 14.3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.3% | +10.0% | 14.3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If woven into finished carpet
Completed carpets classify under Chapter 57, not raw fiber.
If spun into bulked continuous filament yarn
Yarn from these staples uses specific acrylic yarn subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include intended denier/yarn count docs; ensure no pre-spinning blend
• Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for processed
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Raw Acrylic Staple Fiber Bale
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Fine-Denier Acrylic Staple Fiber
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