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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