Modacrylic Flame-Retardant Staple Fiber from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming modacrylic composition (35-85% acrylonitrile); check for FR certifications
• Avoid classifying as processed if only cut to staple length