Bicomponent Polypropylene Staple Fiber from China
Carded bicomponent sheath-core polypropylene staple fibers for thermal bonding nonwovens, processed for spinning. HTS 5506.40.00.00 covers these all-polypropylene (PP/PP) staple fibers prepared for spinning. Key for diaper topsheets and insulation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm both components are polypropylene to stay in 5506.40; PE/PP blends may be plastic (39)
• Cross-section diagrams aid customs verification of bicomponent structure
• Thermal properties testing prevents end-use misclassification