Flame Retardant Polyester Staple Fiber
Carded polyester staple fibers with inherent flame retardancy for upholstery and automotive textiles. HTS 5506.20.00.00 for processed polyester synthetic staple fibers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vinyon or other FR synthetic staple
Vinyon (vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate) FR fibers use 5506.40; polyester FR stays 5506.20.
If processed into rubber thread covered with textile
FR staple wound around rubber core becomes Chapter 56 rubber-textile article.
If spun into circular knit FR fabric
Woven/knitted fabrics from polyester staple yarns move to Chapter 54/55 fabric headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FR certification (e.g
• NFPA 701) and chemical treatment disclosures for EPA compliance
• Test for halogen content; restricted substances trigger additional declarations
• Separate FR from standard polyester shipments to avoid contamination cross-classification
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Polyester 1.5 Denier Staple Fiber
Polyester staple fibers processed for spinning to 1.5 denier fineness, carded for uniformity. Classified under HTS 5506.20.00.00 as synthetic staple fibers of polyesters, carded or otherwise processed for spinning to produce yarns.
Combed Polyester Staple Fiber 38mm
38mm length polyester staple fibers combed for parallel alignment, ready for spinning into high-quality yarns. Falls under HTS 5506.20.00.00 as processed polyester synthetic staple fibers.
Polyester Staple Fiber for Nonwoven Fabrics
Carded polyester staple fibers optimized for needle-punching into nonwovens, typically 15-51mm lengths. HTS 5506.20.00.00 covers these processed polyester synthetics for spinning or felting applications.
High Tenacity Polyester Staple Fiber 3 Denier
3 denier high-tenacity polyester staple fibers, carded for industrial tire cord and belt reinforcement yarns. Processed under HTS 5506.20.00.00 for polyester synthetics.
Bicomponent Polyester Staple Fiber 2 Denier
Sheath-core bicomponent polyester staple fibers, combed for self-crimping in thermal bonded nonwovens. Classified HTS 5506.20.00.00 as processed polyester synthetics.
Microdenier Polyester Staple Fiber 0.8 Denier
Ultra-fine 0.8 denier polyester staple fibers carded for microfiber yarn spinning in suede-like fabrics. HTS 5506.20.00.00 for fine polyester processed staple.