Heading 5505

Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of man-made fibers

4 declarable lines

Heading 5505 covers waste of man-made fibers, including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock. It is split first by fiber type: synthetic fibers in 5505.10 and artificial fibers in 5505.20. Synthetic waste is further split into nylon or other polyamides, polyesters, and other synthetic fibers.

Products in this heading

Nylon noils from synthetic fiber processing
Polyester yarn waste from spinning or weaving
Garnetted stock from acrylic knit scraps
Rayon fiber waste from artificial fiber production
Synthetic fiber card waste from a textile mill
Artificial fiber yarn waste
Man-made fiber garnetted stock from garment cutting scraps

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the goods are waste of man-made fibers, not staple fiber, tow, yarn, or fabric.
Decide whether the fiber is synthetic or artificial; this sets 5505.10 or 5505.20.
For synthetic waste, identify nylon or other polyamides, polyesters, or other synthetic fibers.
Check the form: noils, yarn waste, and garnetted stock all fall in heading 5505.

Often confused with

Synthetic staple fibers, not carded or combed
These are staple fibers for spinning, not waste.
Heading 5503
Artificial staple fibers, not carded or combed
These are artificial staple fibers for spinning, not waste.
Heading 5504
Synthetic filament tow
Tow is a filament bundle, not fiber waste.
Heading 5501
Artificial filament tow
Tow is a filament bundle, not fiber waste.
Heading 5502
Sewing thread of man-made staple fibers
Finished sewing thread is not yarn waste.
Heading 5508

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for polyester yarn waste?

Polyester yarn waste is classified under 5505.10.00.40. The general (MFN) rate for 5505.10.00.40 is Free.

What is the duty on nylon fiber waste?

Nylon fiber waste is classified under 5505.10.00.20. The general (MFN) rate for 5505.10.00.20 is Free.

How do I classify artificial fiber waste?

Artificial fiber waste is classified under 5505.20.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for 5505.20.00.00 is Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.