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HS Code Lookup for Sub-Heading 550320 in United States of America
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Sub Heading ย 550320
Man-made staple fibres - Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Of polyesters
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Tariff Structure and Controls for HS Code 550320 in United States of America
HS Code & Description
5503200015
Bi-component fibers having an outer copolymer sheath that melts at a lower temperature than the core, of a kind used for bonding fibers together
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5503200025
Measuring less than 3.3 decitex
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5503200045
Measuring 3.3 decitex or more but less than 13.2 decitex
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5503200065
Measuring 13.2 decitex or more
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Most classified products under HS 550320
- Polyester Staple Fiber,
- Hollow Conjugated Polyester Staple Fiber,
- Solid Polyester Staple Fiber,
- Siliconized Polyester Staple Fiber,
- Recycled Polyester Staple Fiber,
- Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber,
- Flame Retardant Polyester Staple Fiber,
- Antibacterial Polyester Staple Fiber,
- Optical White Polyester Staple Fiber,
- Colored Polyester Staple Fiber and
- The characteristics
Tariffs and Duties for HS 5503200015
General MFN Duty
| Duty Name | Origin | Duty Rate | Duty Type | Unit of Measurement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Default Duty | All Countries | 4.3% | Default Duty | KILOGRAMS | |
| Column2 Duty | All Countries | 25% | Additional Duty | - | |
| China | - |
Preferential Duty
| Preferential Program | Country of Export | Duty Rate | Duty Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | ||||
| Bahrain | ||||
| Peru | ||||
| Korea (the Republic of) | ||||
| Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador | ||||
| Oman | ||||
| Panama | ||||
| Canada, Mexico | ||||
| Chile | ||||
| Israel |
Controls
| S.No. | Country of Import | Country of Export | Control Type | Controlling Authority | Scope of Control | Excluded Countries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | ||||||
| 2 | United States of America | ||||||
| 3 | United States of America | ||||||
| 4 | United States of America | ||||||
| 5 | United States of America | Korea (the Republic of) | |||||
| 6 | United States of America | ||||||
| 7 | United States of America |
Rulings
| S.No. | Date of Ruling | Product Description | HS Code | Ruling Number | Country of Ruling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 25, 2014 | 5503200015 | United States of America |
FAQs
What is HS code 550320?
HS code 550320 includes Man-made staple fibres - Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Of polyesters.
What category is HS code 550320?
HS code 550320 belongs to chapter 55 Man-made staple fibres category.
What is the duty for HS code 5503200015 in United States of America?
The default duty for 5503200015 in United States of America is 4.3%. Find duties for other HS codes in United States of America.
Does HS code 5503200015 have free trade agreements in United States of America?
Yes, HS code 5503200015 has free trade agreements in United States of America such as United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement and more.
Does HS code 5503200015 have controls in United States of America?
Yes, HS code 5503200015 has controls in United States of America such as Anti-dumping Duties and more.
Does HS code 5503200015 have rulings in United States of America?
Yes, HS code 5503200015 has rulings in United States of America such as The tariff classification of polyester staple fibers from China and more.
How many dutiables are there in HS code 550320 in United States of America?
There are 4 dutiables in HS code 550320.
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