Toray T700S Carbon Fiber Tow from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

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'

Toray T700S Carbon Fiber Tow from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6815.11.00.00