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Polyamide Spinning Waste from China

Noils and yarn waste from nylon filament and staple fiber spinning mills. HTS 5505.10.0020 covers this synthetic polyamide waste. Ideal for downcycling into technical textiles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

• Lab certification of 100% polyamide composition is crucial for heading 5505 specificity

• Document chain of custody from mill to exporter to prevent fraud claims

• Avoid undervaluation based on 'waste' status; customs uses fiber market prices