Combed Polypropylene Staple Fiber 3 Denier
Combed polypropylene staple fibers at 3 denier, processed for spinning into nonwovens and ropes. HTS 5506.90.01.00 covers other processed synthetic staple fibers for spinning, including polypropylene post-carding/combing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied as unprocessed staple
Unprocessed polypropylene staple fibers classified under 5502 before any carding.
If sewn through or impregnated for sewing thread
Sewing thread production shifts to 5508, a distinct processed category.
If processed into imitation gut for twine
Further processing into plaited imitation gut moves to Chapter 56.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document combing process with photos or specs; unprocessed PP often misimported under 5503
• Label denier precisely; variations can trigger audits for yarn number compliance
• Avoid bulk packaging without origin labels; requires country-of-melt certification
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