Viscose Staple Fiber for Spinning
Viscose staple fibers, processed through carding and combing, are artificial cellulose-based fibers cut to uniform lengths for spinning into yarns. This product falls under HTS 5507.00.00.00 as it is specifically artificial staple fibers prepared for spinning, not yet formed into yarn. Commonly used in textiles for apparel and home furnishings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not carded, combed, or processed
Unprocessed artificial staple fibers fall under heading 5504 as raw staple fibers, before spinning preparation.
If supplied in continuous tow form
Artificial filament tow for staple production is classified under 5503, not processed staple fibers.
If chemically treated as paper pulp substitute
If processed beyond fiber stage for papermaking, it shifts to Chapter 48 as cellulose wadding or pulp.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber length, denier, and processing method (carded/combed) via supplier certificates to confirm HTS 5507 classification
• Ensure documentation includes micronaire value and crimp specifications to avoid misclassification as raw tow
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Microdenier Viscose Staple Fiber for Nonwovens
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HWM Viscose Staple Fiber for Towels
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Acrylic Staple Fiber Carded for Wool Blends
Carded acrylic staple fibers are synthetic artificial fibers processed to mimic wool, with crimp and length suitable for spinning into blended yarns. Classified under HTS 5507.00.00.00 due to being artificial staple fibers otherwise processed for spinning. Ideal for sweaters, carpets, and upholstery.
Lyocell Staple Fiber Combed for Denim Yarns
Lyocell, a regenerated cellulose artificial staple fiber, is combed for smoothness and uniformity prior to spinning into high-quality denim and apparel yarns. It matches HTS 5507.00.00.00 as processed artificial staple fibers for spinning. Known for eco-friendly production and silk-like feel.