HTSUS, United States
5502.90.00.00
Artificial filament tow / Other
Classification path
- Artificial filament tow
- Other
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 7.5%
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 45%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Trade agreement rates
FreeU.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA
Related lines in heading 5502
About heading 5502
Artificial filament tow
Heading 5502 covers artificial filament tow, a bundle of continuous filaments made from regenerated cellulose. The heading is split between cellulose acetate tow and all other artificial filament tow.
Full guide to heading 5502Products in this heading
- Cellulose acetate tow for cigarette filters
- Cellulose acetate tow in bales for staple fiber production
- Viscose rayon filament tow
- Cupro filament tow
- Artificial filament tow for nonwoven fabric production
- Acetate tow for filter rod manufacturing
- Artificial filament tow for cutting into staple fibers
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for cellulose acetate tow?
Cellulose acetate tow is classified under 5502.10.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate for that line is 7.5%.
What is the duty on other artificial filament tow?
Other artificial filament tow falls under 5502.90.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is 7.5%.
How do I classify artificial filament tow?
First confirm the product is a tow of artificial filaments, not synthetic filament tow. Cellulose acetate tow uses 5502.10.00.00 at 7.5% general (MFN); other artificial filament tow uses 5502.90.00.00 at 7.5% general (MFN).
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.