5511.20.00.00 - Of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers (200) 🖩

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Field	Value
Unit of Quantity	kg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)	7.5%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)	Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) AU 🇦🇺 BH 🇧🇭 CL 🇨🇱 CO 🇨🇴 IL 🇮🇱 JO 🇯🇴 KR 🇰🇷 MA 🇲🇦 OM 🇴🇲 P 🇨🇷 🇩🇴 🇸🇻 🇬🇹 🇭🇳 🇳🇮 PA 🇵🇦 PE 🇵🇪 S 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 SG 🇸🇬
Column 2 Rate of Duty	55%
Quota Quantity	N/A
Additional Duties	N/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 category, 5511.20.00.00, covers yarns composed primarily of synthetic staple fibers, specifically when these synthetic staple fibers constitute less than 85 percent by weight of the total yarn. The remaining portion of the yarn may consist of other textile materials. These yarns are intended for retail sale and are not classified as sewing thread.

It is crucial to distinguish this classification from its siblings. Category 5511.10.00 encompasses yarns of synthetic staple fibers containing 85 percent or more by weight of such fibers. Conversely, category 5511.30.00.00 deals with yarns made from artificial staple fibers, regardless of their percentage composition. Therefore, the key differentiator for 5511.20.00.00 lies in the lower percentage threshold of synthetic staple fibers and its exclusion of artificial staple fibers.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. The classification is determined by the material composition and the percentage of synthetic staple fibers by weight, in conjunction with its presentation for retail sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 5511.20.00.00?

HTS code 5511.20.00.00 covers Of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers (200) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibers.

›What products are classified under 5511.20.00.00?

This classification covers Of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers (200). It is a subcategory of Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibers, put up for retail sale: (5511).

›What is the import duty rate for 5511.20.00.00?

The general rate of duty for HTS 5511.20.00.00 is 7.5%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 55%.

›What unit of quantity is used for 5511.20.00.00?

Imports under HTS 5511.20.00.00 are measured in kg.

›Are there special tariff programs for 5511.20.00.00?

Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate, Israel Special Rate (duty-free treatment). And 9 more programs.

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5511.20.00.00 - Of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers (200) 🖩

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