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Antibacterial Polyester Staple Fiber

Silver-ion treated antibacterial polyester staple fibers carded for medical textiles and sportswear. HTS 5506.20.00.00 for processed polyester synthetic fibers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.7%+35.0%40.7%
🇲🇽Mexico5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇨🇦Canada5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇩🇪Germany5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇯🇵Japan5.7%+10.0%15.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

5503.20.00Lower: 39.3% vs 40.7%

If pre-treatment tow

Treated tow remains 5503 until staple processing stage.

3005.90.10Lower: 10% vs 40.7%

If marketed as sterile medical wadding

Antibacterial wadding for medical use shifts to Chapter 30 pharmaceutical articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

EPA/FDA antimicrobial registration numbers mandatory for treated fibers

Leachability test data prevents banned substance violations

Declare treatment method (topical vs. integral) accurately