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Colored Acrylic Staple Fiber from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.8%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Dye fastness certificates help but don't affect HTS; confirm no carding

Avoid pitfalls of classifying as 'prepared' due to color