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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically processed into pellets
Synthetic polymer waste converted to plastic pellets falls under Chapter 39 plastics.
If predominantly noils from synthetic processing
Specific noils of other synthetic fibers are separated in 5504 from general waste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct melt flow index tests to confirm polypropylene identity for accurate HTS declaration
• Segregate from polyethylene waste to prevent blending under incorrect subheadings
• Obtain prior EPA notification if importing large volumes for recycling
Related Products under HTS 5505.10.00
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.
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.
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.