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5506.40.00.00/Bicomponent Polypropylene Staple Fiber/China

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

42.5%

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
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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

Bicomponent Polypropylene Staple Fiber from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5506.40.00.00