Carded Aramid Staple Fiber for Protective Fabrics from China
Carded aramid (e.g., Kevlar-like) staple fibers processed for spinning into fire-resistant yarns. Classified in HTS 5506.90.01.00 as other synthetic processed staple fibers.
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
Import Tips
• Provide chemical composition analysis; aramids require verification against nylon/polyester
• Note denier coarseness for protective uses; fine deniers may overlap apparel codes
• Comply with flame retardancy docs if declared for specific end-use