HTS heading 5503: Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
Heading 5503 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. 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 5503 at a glance
- 8 rated tariff lines; 2 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 4.3% to 4.3%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 8 of 8 lines on a list in effect (List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Of aramids, Containing 10 percent or more by weight of nylon 12, Of polyesters, Acrylic or mo…, Of polypropyl…, Of vinyon.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 5503.11: Of nylon or other polyamides (1 line)
- 5503.19: Other (2 lines)
- 5503.20: Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: Of polyesters (1 line)
- 5503.30: Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: Acrylic or mo… (1 line)
- 5503.40: Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: Of polypropyl… (1 line)
- 5503.90: Other (2 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 5503
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5503.11.00 | Of nylon or other polyamides: Of aramids | 4.3% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5503.19.10 | Containing 10 percent or more by weight of nylon 12 | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 5503.19.90 | Other: Other | 4.3% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5503.20.00 | Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: Of polyesters | 4.3% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5503.30.00 | Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: Acrylic or mo… | 4.3% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5503.40.00 | Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: Of polypropyl… | 4.3% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5503.90.10 | Other: Of vinyon | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 5503.90.90 | Other: Other | 4.3% | 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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