Polyester Noils from Staple Fiber Opening from China
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.
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 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