Polyester-Viscose Bicomponent Staple Fiber from China
Bicomponent staple fibers combining artificial viscose core with polyester sheath, carded for spinning into durable microdenier yarns. Classified in HTS 5507.00.00.00 based on artificial component dominance and processing for spinning. Used in nonwovens and filtration.
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 cross-section diagrams and composition ratios (>50% artificial) for accurate HTS determination
• Certify processing stage; bicomponent requires proof of conjoint spinning prep