HTS heading 5501: Synthetic filament tow
Heading 5501 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Synthetic filament tow. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 5501 at a glance
- 6 rated tariff lines; 0 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 7.5% to 7.5%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 6 of 6 lines on a list in effect (List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Of aramids, Of polyesters, Acrylic or modacrylic, Of polypropylene.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 5501.11: Of nylon or other polyamides (1 line)
- 5501.19: Of nylon or other polyamides (1 line)
- 5501.20: Synthetic filament tow: Of polyesters (1 line)
- 5501.30: Synthetic filament tow: Acrylic or modacrylic (1 line)
- 5501.40: Synthetic filament tow: Of polypropylene (1 line)
- 5501.90: Synthetic filament tow: Other (1 line)
All tariff lines in heading 5501
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5501.11.00 | Of nylon or other polyamides: Of aramids | 7.5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5501.19.00 | Of nylon or other polyamides: Other | 7.5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5501.20.00 | Synthetic filament tow: Of polyesters | 7.5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5501.30.00 | Synthetic filament tow: Acrylic or modacrylic | 7.5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5501.40.00 | Synthetic filament tow: Of polypropylene | 7.5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5501.90.01 | Synthetic filament tow: Other | 7.5% | List 3 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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