Polyamide Noils from China
Short fiber noils produced during the combing process of polyamide (nylon) staple fibers. Falls under HTS 5505.10.0020 as waste including noils of synthetic nylon or other polyamides. These are repurposed in non-woven felts or blended yarns.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Include processing records showing noils origin from polyamide combing to substantiate classification
• Ensure bulk packaging prevents moisture absorption, which can affect fiber quality and valuation
• Watch for misdeclaration as clean staple fibers, which would shift to heading 5503