Polyester Textile Flock from China
Fine polyester fibers cut to lengths not exceeding 5 mm, used primarily for flocking applications on surfaces to create textured finishes. Classified under HTS 5601.30.00.00 as textile flock due to its short fiber length and production from textile waste or milling processes. Commonly applied in automotive interiors and decorative coatings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Verify fiber length does not exceed 5 mm with lab testing to confirm classification as flock under Chapter 56
• Provide mill certificates detailing fiber composition to avoid misclassification as raw textile fibers in Chapters 50-55
• Declare exact end-use (e.g
• flocking vs. filling) as it may trigger scrutiny for alternative headings like 5601.21