Modacrylic Staple for Filter Media from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify industrial end-use in docs but note classification is by fiber state, not use; test for modacrylic content
• Pitfall: end-use assumptions leading to Chapter 59 misclassification