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Bicomponent PET/PE Staple Fiber 3.5 Denier

Bicomponent polyester/polyethylene core-sheath staples for thermal bonding, unprocessed. Under 5503.90.90.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.3%+37.5%41.8%
🇲🇽Mexico4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇨🇦Canada4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5503.90Same rate: 41.8%

If specific polyester types

Advanced polyester configs have subheadings.

5601.21Lower: 16.1% vs 41.8%

If absorbent nonwoven

Processed into nonwovens shifts to 5601.

3921.90Lower: 17.3% vs 41.8%

If polyethylene dominant

Plastic shapes may classify in Chapter 39 if not textile fiber.

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

• Detail bicomponent structure in invoices

• Confirm melting points differ

• Nonwoven end-use common