Of polyesters
Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of man-made fibers: > Of synthetic fibers > Of polyesters
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 5505.10.00.40
Polyester Yarn Waste from Spinning Mills
This is tangled and broken yarn waste generated during the polyester spinning process in textile mills. Classified under HTS 5505.10.0040 as waste of synthetic polyester fibers, specifically yarn waste, it is collected for recycling into new yarns or nonwovens.
Polyester Garnetted Stock from Fabric Recycling
Garnetted stock produced by mechanically shredding polyester fabrics into loose fiber form for recycling. Falls under HTS 5505.10.0040 as garnetted stock waste specifically of polyester synthetic fibers.
Polyester Noils from Staple Fiber Opening
Short fiber noils separated during the opening and cleaning of polyester staple fibers in yarn preparation. HTS 5505.10.0040 covers these as noils waste of polyester synthetic fibers, typically under 25mm length.
Polyester Fabric Clipping Waste
Small fabric clippings and trimmings from polyester garment and upholstery cutting operations. HTS 5505.10.0040 applies as waste of polyester synthetic fibers suitable for shredding into garnetted stock.
Recycled Polyester Fiber Waste Flocks
Loose flocks of polyester fiber waste from blowroom and carding machines in recycling plants. Classified under 5505.10.0040 as synthetic polyester fiber waste for further processing.
Polyester Carpet Yarn Waste
Waste yarn from production of bulk continuous filament polyester carpet yarns. HTS 5505.10.0040 covers this synthetic polyester yarn waste collected during texturizing and winding.
Polyester Tire Cord Waste
Scrap from dipped polyester tire cord fabric production, consisting of yarn waste and selvage. Falls under HTS 5505.10.0040 as polyester synthetic fiber waste from industrial textile processes.
Bottled Polyester Preform Waste
Rejected PET preforms and trim waste from polyester bottle manufacturing. Classified as 5505.10.0040 polyester synthetic fiber waste, ground into flakes for bottle-to-bottle recycling.
Polyester Nonwoven Waste Scraps
Edge trims and defective sheets from spunbond/meltblown polyester nonwoven production. HTS 5505.10.0040 for polyester synthetic fiber waste from nonwoven manufacturing processes.
Industrial Polyester Spinning Waste Bales
Baled waste consisting of polyester yarn fragments and fly from high-speed spinning operations. Specifically classified under HTS 5505.10.0040 for polyester synthetic fiber yarn waste used in recycling.