Flame Retardant Polyester Staple Fiber from China
Carded polyester staple fibers with inherent flame retardancy for upholstery and automotive textiles. HTS 5506.20.00.00 for processed polyester synthetic staple fibers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.2%
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
• 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