5504.90.00.00
Artificial staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning / Other
Classification path
- Artificial staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- Other
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 4.3%
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 25%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Trade agreement rates
Related lines in heading 5504
About heading 5504
Artificial staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
Heading 5504 covers artificial staple fibers that are not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning. It has two declarable lines: viscose rayon under 5504.10.00.00 and all other artificial staple fibers under 5504.90.00.00, both at a general (MFN) rate of 4.3%.
Full guide to heading 5504Products in this heading
- Viscose rayon staple fiber in bales, uncarded and uncombed
- Lyocell staple fiber not carded or combed
- Modal staple fiber not carded or combed
- Acetate staple fiber not processed for spinning
- Rayon staple fiber for nonwoven fabric production
- Artificial staple fiber for flocking
- Other artificial staple fiber in loose form
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for viscose rayon staple fiber that is not carded or combed?
Use 5504.10.00.00 for viscose rayon staple fiber not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning; the general (MFN) duty rate is 4.3%.
What is the duty on other artificial staple fibers under heading 5504?
Other artificial staple fibers not carded or combed are classified under 5504.90.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of 4.3%.
How do I classify viscose rayon staple fiber intended for nonwovens?
If the viscose rayon staple fiber is not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning, classify it under 5504.10.00.00; the general (MFN) duty rate is 4.3%.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.