Vinyon Staple Fibers for Medical Bandages
Fine vinyon staple fibers, 1.2 denier x 32mm, untreated and unprocessed, intended for blending into medical bandage yarns. HTS 5503.90.10.00 applies to these raw vinyon synthetic staple fibers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If post-carding stage
Any carding or aligning process reclassifies to prepared staple fibers.
If pre-impregnated for medical wadding
Impregnated or medicated vinyon wadding falls under pharmaceutical Chapter 30.
If in continuous filament form
Vinyon filament yarn (not staple) is in Chapter 54 heading 5403.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify purity from non-vinyon synthetics via FTIR spectroscopy for accurate heading
• Label bales clearly as 'not processed for spinning' to avoid 5504 errors
• Prepare for FDA documentation if declared for medical end-use
Related Products under HTS 5503.90.10.00
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.
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.
Industrial Vinyon Staple Fibers 3 Denier
Coarse vinyon staple fibers at 3 denier fineness, 64mm length, for non-woven industrial felts, not carded or combed. Falls under HTS 5503.90.10.00 as other unprocessed synthetic staple fibers of vinyon.
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
Bleached white vinyon staple fibers, 1.7 denier x 40mm, not carded or processed beyond dyeing. HTS 5503.90.10.00 covers these as unprocessed vinyon synthetic staples.
Vinyon Staple for Nonwoven Filters
Vinyon staple fibers 2.2 denier x 50mm for needlepunched nonwoven filters, raw unprocessed state. Under 5503.90.10.00 as other synthetic vinyon staple fibers.