Raw Acrylic Staple Fiber Bale from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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