Acetate Garnetted Stock from Mexico
Garnetted stock from cellulose acetate fibers, recovered by garnetting machines from manufacturing scraps. Falls under HTS 5505.20.00.00 as artificial fiber waste, distinct from synthetic due to chemical regeneration process.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide processing records showing garnetting from acetate to support waste status
• Declare moisture content to prevent duties on contaminated or wet waste
• Avoid packaging in bales resembling finished fiber to dodge Chapter 55 yarn headings