PET Fiber Noils for Recycling

Noils from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) synthetic fibers, short fibers from bottle flake recycling processes. Classified in HTS 5505.10.0060 as other synthetic waste for carpet and insulation production.

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.

5503.20.00Higher: 39.3% vs 35%

If carded, combed, or highly cleaned staple fibers

Processed PET staple fibers for spinning under 5503, not raw noils.

3915.20.00.00Same rate: 35%

If in granular plastic form from depolymerization

PET waste plastics (chips) under Chapter 39 plastics waste.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify recycled content with traceability docs to leverage duty preferences

Inspect for IV (intrinsic viscosity) to ensure fiber quality meets waste criteria