Carded Polypropylene Staple Fiber 3 Denier
Fine 3 denier carded polypropylene staple fibers, 51 mm length, processed for spinning into lightweight yarns for geotextiles. Classified under HTS 5506.40.00.00 due to being polypropylene staple fibers that are carded for spinning. Ideal for nonwoven applications like filtration media.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If composed of acrylic or modacrylic
Material composition determines subheading; polypropylene specifically goes to 5506.40, while acrylic uses 5506.30.
If further processed into nonwoven wadding
Post-spinning into nonwovens moves from fibers (55.06) to man-made filament/wadding (56.01).
If artificially colored during processing
Dyed or colored staple fibers for spinning classify under 5507, separate from undyed 5506.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments with exact denier, length, and processing method to match statistical notes for Chapter 55
• Ensure FDA compliance if for hygiene products; provide migration test data for food-contact end uses
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