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Polyester Spinning Waste Flocks from China

Flocks from polyester spinning waste, including fly and drop from ring frames in synthetic yarn mills. Under HTS 5505.10.0060 as other waste, repurposed for filament extrusion.

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

Attach spinning mill waste logs to validate as process byproduct

Compress to density specs for cost-effective shipping and inspection

Test for oil content from spinning; high levels may require cleaning declaration