Heading 5506

Synthetic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

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Heading 5506 covers synthetic staple fibers that have been carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. It is split first by fiber material: nylon or other polyamides, polyesters, acrylic or modacrylic, polypropylene, and other.

Products in this heading

Carded polyester staple fiber for spinning yarn
Combed nylon staple fiber for spinning
Acrylic staple fiber carded for spinning
Modacrylic staple fiber processed for spinning
Carded polypropylene staple fiber
Synthetic staple fiber sliver prepared for spinning

How to choose the right subheading

Fiber material decides the subheading: nylon or other polyamides, polyesters, acrylic or modacrylic, polypropylene, or other.
The fiber must be carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning to fall in heading 5506.
Use 5506.90.01.00 for synthetic staple fibers of materials not named in the specific subheadings.
Confirm the goods are staple fiber, not filament tow, waste, yarn or woven fabric.

Often confused with

Synthetic staple fibers not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
Heading 5506 requires carding, combing or other processing for spinning.
Heading 5503
Synthetic filament tow
Tow is a filament bundle, not staple fiber processed for spinning.
Heading 5501
Waste, noils, yarn waste or garnetted stock of man-made fibers
Waste and garnetted stock are classified in heading 5505.
Heading 5505
Yarn of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale
Spun yarn is a later stage than carded or combed staple fiber.
Heading 5509
Woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers containing 85% or more by weight of such fibers
Woven fabric is made from yarn, not classified as processed staple fiber.
Heading 5512

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for carded polyester staple fiber?

Use 5506.20.00.00 for polyester staple fibers carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. The general (MFN) rate is 5.7%.

What is the duty on acrylic staple fiber processed for spinning?

Acrylic or modacrylic staple fiber processed for spinning is classified under 5506.30.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is 5%.

How do I classify carded polypropylene staple fiber for spinning?

Carded polypropylene staple fiber for spinning is classified under 5506.40.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is 5%.

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.