Viscose Yarn Waste from China
Waste generated from the spinning and processing of viscose rayon yarn, consisting of short fibers, noils, and broken filaments. Classified under HTS 5505.20.00.00 as waste of artificial fibers, specifically from viscose production which is regenerated cellulose.
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
• Verify fiber origin via lab tests to confirm artificial (regenerated cellulose) vs synthetic classification
• Include waste generation certificates to avoid misclassification as usable yarn under Chapter 54
• Ensure no contamination with natural fibers to prevent reclassification