HTS heading 5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibers, whether or not put up for retail sale
Heading 5508 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Sewing thread of man-made staple fibers, whether or not put up for retail sale. 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 5508 at a glance
- 2 rated tariff lines; 0 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 11% to 11.4%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 2 of 2 lines on a list in effect (List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Of synthetic staple fibers (200), Of artificial staple fibers (200).
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 5508.10: Of synthetic staple fibers (200) (1 line)
- 5508.20: Of artificial staple fibers (200) (1 line)
All tariff lines in heading 5508
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5508.10.00 | Of synthetic staple fibers (200) | 11.4% | List 3 +25% | |
| 5508.20.00 | Of artificial staple fibers (200) | 11% | 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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