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Modal Fiber Garnetted Waste

Garnetted stock recovered from modal fabric trimmings, a beech tree-derived artificial fiber. HTS 5505.20.00.00 for this specific man-made fiber waste.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5504Lower: 16.8% vs 37.5%

If nylon or synthetic modal-like fiber

Modal is cellulose artificial; synthetics go to their specific 5504 subheading.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy for modal confirmation

• Document as post-industrial waste, not consumer rags

• Check for minimum fiber purity (95%+) requirements