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.
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 polyester core with acrylic sheath
Predominant polyester composition changes to polyester staple heading.
If activated crimp via processing
Post-activation processing moves to prepared staple fibers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify bicomponent structure in tech docs; still unprocessed if just extruded/cut
• Avoid yarn chapter if not spun
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