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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.7%+37.5%43.2%
🇲🇽Mexico5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇨🇦Canada5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5402.33Lower: 20.5% vs 43.2%

If high-tenacity polyester filament yarn

Continuous high-tenacity polyester yarn is Chapter 54; staple form stays in Chapter 55.

5503.20.00Lower: 41.8% vs 43.2%

If before carding for spinning

High-tenacity tow cut to staple without processing remains 5503.

5902.10.00Higher: 43.3% vs 43.2%

If coated for technical textile use post-processing

Tyre cord fabric from polyester staple, coated, moves to Chapter 59.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

• Submit tenacity test reports (>6 g/denier) to justify industrial strength classification

• Declare exact denier range; finer than 2.5 may qualify for apparel subheadings if misdeclared

• Package in moisture-proof bales; humidity damage leads to quality disputes at entry