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Combed PBT Staple Fiber 2 Denier from China

Combed polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) staple fibers for elastic yarns. HTS 5506.90.01.00 for other synthetics processed for spinning.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

• Specify PBT vs

• PET; chemical tests prevent polyester generic errors

• Elastic properties require stretch test declarations

• Small lots common; ensure minimum bale labeling