Artificial staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
1 declarable lines
Heading 5507 covers artificial staple fibers that have been carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. The heading has one declarable line, 5507.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of 5%. It does not cover unprocessed artificial staple fibers, filament tow, yarn or fabrics.
Products in this heading
- Carded viscose rayon staple fiber
- Combed viscose rayon staple fiber
- Carded lyocell staple fiber
- Combed modal staple fiber
- Spun-dyed acetate staple fiber processed for spinning
- Carded cupro staple fiber
- Artificial staple fiber sliver for spinning
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the fiber is artificial staple fiber, not synthetic staple fiber.
- Confirm it is carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; unprocessed fiber goes elsewhere.
- Confirm it is staple fiber, not filament tow.
- Confirm it is fiber for spinning, not yarn, thread or woven fabric.
- Because heading 5507 has one declarable line, use 5507.00.00.00 when these facts are met.
Often confused with
- Heading 5504Artificial staple fibers that are not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
Unprocessed artificial staple fibers are classified in heading 5504.
- Heading 5506Synthetic staple fibers, carded or combed for spinning
The fiber is synthetic, not artificial.
- Heading 5502Artificial filament tow
Tow is a filament bundle, not staple fiber.
- Heading 5510Yarn of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale
Spun yarn is classified in heading 5510, not as fiber.
- Heading 5516Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers
Fabric is a woven product, not staple fiber for spinning.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for carded artificial staple fibers?
Carded artificial staple fibers for spinning are classified under 5507.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of 5%.
What is the duty on artificial staple fibers processed for spinning?
The general (MFN) duty rate for 5507.00.00.00 is 5%.
How do I classify combed viscose rayon staple fiber?
If the viscose rayon is an artificial staple fiber that has been combed for spinning, classify it under 5507.00.00.00; 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.