Polyester Yarn Waste
Waste generated from the spinning and processing of polyester yarns, consisting of short fibers and tangled remnants unsuitable for direct reuse. Classified under HTS 5505.10.00 as yarn waste of synthetic fibers, specifically polyester, which is a man-made synthetic polymer fiber.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominantly polyester noils from combing
Noils, being short fibers from combing or ginning processes, fall under 5504 as synthetic fiber noils rather than general yarn waste.
If in worn clothing or used textile articles
Garnetted stock from recycled garments is classified under Chapter 63 as used or rag textiles, not raw fiber waste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify the synthetic fiber content via lab testing to confirm classification under 5505.10.00, avoiding misclassification as natural fiber waste
ā¢ Include certificates of analysis showing fiber type (e.g
ā¢ polyester) and waste origin to facilitate customs clearance
ā¢ Be aware of environmental regulations on waste imports; ensure documentation proves it's for recycling, not disposal
Related Products under HTS 5505.10.00
Nylon Garnetted Stock
Garnetted stock from shredded nylon fabrics and apparel, recovered through mechanical processing for fiber reclamation. Falls under HTS 5505.10.00 as garnetted stock waste of synthetic fibers like nylon (polyamide).
Acrylic Noils Waste
Short fiber noils produced during the combing of acrylic top, discarded as waste from yarn production. HTS 5505.10.00 covers this synthetic fiber (polyacrylonitrile-based) waste including noils.
Polypropylene Fiber Waste
Mixed yarn waste and garnetted stock from polypropylene fibers used in ropes and geotextiles. Classified in 5505.10.00 as waste of synthetic polyolefin fibers.
Spandex Yarn Waste
Elastane (spandex) yarn waste from stretch fabric manufacturing, including broken ends and offcuts. HTS 5505.10.00 includes this segmented polyurethane synthetic fiber waste.
PET Bottle Flake Fiber Waste
Fiberized waste from recycled PET bottle flakes, contaminated short fibers from melt spinning trials. Falls under 5505.10.00 as synthetic polyester fiber waste.
Viscose Synthetic Blend Noils
Noils from blended synthetic/rayon combing, predominantly polyester with minor viscose. Classified under 5505.10.00 if synthetic fibers predominate in the waste.