Vinyon Flame-Retardant Staple Fibers
Unprocessed vinyon staple fibers designed for flame-retardant applications, 2.0 denier x 51mm, straight cut without crimp. Classified under 5503.90.10.00 due to being synthetic vinyon staple fibers not further processed for spinning.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If crimped or textured during production
Crimped vinyon staple becomes 'otherwise processed' under 5504.90.
If imported in textile flock form
Short vinyon fibers cut specifically for flocking classify as textile flock in Chapter 56.
If composed of acrylic or modacrylic instead
Different synthetic polymer types have dedicated subheadings in 5503.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide chemical composition certificates proving vinyon polymer base to avoid reclassification
• Declare exact denier and staple length on commercial invoice to match HTS specs
• Watch for contamination with other fibers, requiring separate classification
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Vinyon Staple Fibers 1.5 Denier
Raw vinyon staple fibers with a fineness of 1.5 denier, cut to 38mm length, not carded, combed, or processed for spinning. These fibers are derived from vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer, classifying under HTS 5503.90.10.00 as synthetic staple fibers of vinyon in their unprepared state.
Industrial Vinyon Staple Fibers 3 Denier
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Vinyon Staple Fibers for Medical Bandages
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High-Tenacity Vinyon Staple Fibers
Vinyon staple fibers engineered for high tenacity, 2.5 denier x 44mm, raw form without spinning preparation. Classified in 5503.90.10.00 as other vinyon synthetic staple fibers.
Vinyon Bleached White Staple Fibers
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Vinyon Staple for Nonwoven Filters
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