Polypropylene Staple Fiber 1.5 Denier from China
Unprocessed polypropylene staple fibers with a fineness of 1.5 denier, cut to 38mm length, used primarily for nonwoven fabrics and filtration media. These synthetic fibers fall under HTS 5503.40.00.00 as they are of polypropylene and not carded, combed, or otherwise processed 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
• Verify fiber composition via lab testing to confirm 100% polypropylene and avoid reclassification to other synthetic fibers
• Include manufacturer specs on denier, length, and crimp in documentation to prove unprocessed state
• Watch for contamination; even minor impurities can trigger scrutiny under Chapter 55 purity rules