Raw Acrylic Staple Fiber Bale from Germany
Unprocessed acrylic staple fibers, typically 1.5 to 3 inches long, baled for spinning into yarn. Classified under HTS 5503.30.00.00 as synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, specifically acrylic type.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber composition via lab testing to confirm acrylic content over 85%; ensure bales are free of processing like carding
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as processed fibers leading to wrong chapter