9902.13.01 - Acrylic fiber tow containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, raw white (undyed), crimped, with an average decitex of 3.3 (plus or minus 10 percent) and an aggregate filament measure in the tow bundle between 660,000 and 1,200,000 decitex, with a length greater than 2 meters (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS chapter, specifically heading 9902, encompasses temporary legislative measures and modifications related to international trade, including those enacted under trade agreements and Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Within this chapter, subheading 9902.13.01 details a specific provision for acrylic fiber tow. The covered product is defined by precise technical specifications: it must consist of 85% or more acrylonitrile units by weight, contain between 2% and 3% water, be raw white (undyed), and possess a crimped texture. Crucially, it must have an average decitex of 3.3 (with a 10% tolerance), an aggregate filament measure in the tow bundle ranging from 660,000 to 1,200,000 decitex, and a length exceeding 2 meters. This classification is further linked to subheading 5501.30.00, indicating its underlying material composition.
As a temporary legislative provision, this category is distinct from the permanent HTS classifications found in earlier chapters, which detail goods based on their inherent nature and function. Unlike the broad categories of live animals or agricultural products found at the root level, 9902.13.01 addresses a very specific processed material with stringent technical requirements, applied temporarily or under special provisions. Its presence within Chapter 99 signifies a departure from standard tariff treatment and points to specific import regulations or restrictions that may be in effect for this particular acrylic fiber tow.
Since subheading 9902.13.01 is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under this specific code is definitive based on the fulfillment of all outlined technical and composition criteria. Its purpose is to allow for precise tracking and potentially differentiated treatment of this particular type of acrylic fiber tow under specific trade policy directives.