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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5503.20.00Higher: 41.8% vs 37.5%

If cleaned and baled as uniform staple

Purified polyester noils meeting staple fiber standards use synthetic staple fiber heading.

5103.10.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If wool-polyester blend noils

Mixed natural-synthetic waste classified under wool waste when wool predominates.

5505.20.00Same rate: 37.5%

If for acrylic fiber noils

Other synthetic fibers like acrylic have separate subheadings within waste chapter.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include fiber length analysis (must be <25mm) to prevent reclassification as staple fiber

• Use ventilated containers to avoid moisture buildup, which can cause clumping during transit

• Declare exact origin process; noils from different production stages may have varying purity levels