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5505.10.00.20 - Of nylon or other polyamides 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty10%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 5505.10.00.20, specifically covers waste, including noils, yarn waste, and garnetted stock, originating from synthetic fibers that are made of nylon or other polyamides. This category encompasses materials that are no longer suitable for their original intended use as yarn or fabric, but still retain the essential characteristics of polyamide fibers. These could include fibers recovered from manufacturing processes, discarded yarns, or materials that have been processed into a fibrous state for potential recycling or reprocessing.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. HTS 5505.10.00.40 pertains to similar waste materials derived exclusively from polyesters, while HTS 5505.10.00.60 is a residual category for waste from any other types of synthetic fibers not specifically enumerated. Therefore, the defining characteristic for classification under 5505.10.00.20 is the intrinsic material composition of the waste being nylon or a related polyamide.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories detailing more specific types of nylon or polyamide waste. Classification at this level is solely determined by the identification of the waste material as originating from nylon or other polyamides, and its presence within the broader category of synthetic fiber waste.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 5505.10.00.20?
HTS code 5505.10.00.20 covers Of nylon or other polyamides under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibers.
›What products are classified under 5505.10.00.20?
This classification covers Of nylon or other polyamides. It is a subcategory of Of synthetic fibers (5505.10.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 5505.10.00.20?
The general rate of duty for HTS 5505.10.00.20 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 10%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 5505.10.00.20?
Imports under HTS 5505.10.00.20 are measured in kg.

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