Modacrylic Flame-Retardant Sliver

Modacrylic flame-retardant sliver consists of carded modacrylic staple fibers processed for spinning, ideal for protective garments. Classified under HTS 5506.30.00.00 for modacrylic synthetic staple fibers that are combed or otherwise processed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

5503.20.00Lower: 39.3% vs 40%

If not carded, combed, or processed

Unprocessed modacrylic staple fibers remain under 5503 as raw synthetic staple.

5601.29.00Lower: 39% vs 40%

If further processed into textile flock

Processed into flock or dust for textile use shifts to heading 5601.

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 40%

If for industrial textile use like filtration

Modacrylic processed fibers in industrial textiles may classify under Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain test reports proving modacrylic content and flame-retardancy; declare exact processing stage; avoid blending declarations that push into woven fabric headings

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