Toray T700S Carbon Fiber Tow
Toray T700S is a high-strength carbon fiber tow consisting of continuous filaments with approximately 12,000 filaments per strand, primarily used in aerospace and automotive composites. It falls under HTS 6815.11.00.00 as raw carbon fibers for non-electrical uses, distinct from woven fabrics or finished articles. This classification applies to unprocessed fiber tows before further manufacturing into prepregs or laminates.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formed into woven or knitted fabrics
Once carbon fibers are woven into fabric for composite reinforcement, they classify under 6815.13 as articles of carbon fibers rather than raw fibers.
If textile fibers impregnated with rubber for belting
Impregnation with rubber changes classification to textile-covered materials under Chapter 59, excluding Chapter 68 per chapter notes.
If synthetic filament yarn rather than true carbon fiber
Lower-modulus fibers may classify as high-tenacity polyester or nylon yarn in Chapter 54 if not meeting carbon fiber technical definitions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber tensile strength and modulus specs in documentation to confirm non-electrical carbon fiber classification and avoid misclassification as synthetic fibers
• Obtain certificates of analysis from suppliers detailing filament count, sizing type, and tow size for U.S
• Customs compliance
• Beware of common pitfalls like declaring as 'graphite yarn' which shifts to different subheadings; ensure bill of lading specifies 'carbon fiber tow'
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