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Vinyon Flame-Retardant Staple Fibers from Germany

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.

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

• 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