Viscose Rayon Tow for Staple Conversion 20,000 denier from China
Continuous viscose rayon tow of 20,000 total denier, unprocessed except for basic drafting, intended for cutting into staple fibers. While primarily for staple production, uncut tow of viscose rayon falls under HTS 5504.10.00.00 if not otherwise processed for spinning. This raw intermediate is imported for domestic staple cutting operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish tow from staple in entry docs; include cut length plans if applicable
• Require origin certificates to avoid anti-dumping duties on certain viscose products