Polypropylene Staple Fiber 3 Denier from China
Polypropylene staple fibers at 3 denier, unprocessed for spinning, ideal for nonwoven fabrics, geotextiles, and ropes. Falls under HTS 5503.90.90.00 as unspecified synthetic staple fibers.
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
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming polypropylene content and staple length to customs
• Avoid bundling with processed fibers to prevent reclassification
• Watch for contamination; pure synthetics only qualify under this code