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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402.33Lower: 18% vs 35%

If high-tenacity filament yarn

Specialty polyester yarn for industrial use has dedicated heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify denier and tenacity in documentation for proper valuation

Carpet waste often contains sizing agents; declare chemical treatments

Preferred by tire cord recyclers—mention end use in import docs

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