9902.13.05 - Acrylic filament tow containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, such tow dyed and presented in the form of bundles of crimped product each containing 315,000 to 360,000 filaments, with each filament of 3.3 decitex and with a length greater than 2 m (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 specific HTS classification, 9902.13.05, pertains to a specialized type of dyed acrylic filament tow. The core product is a bundle of crimped acrylic filaments derived from polyacrylonitrile, containing at least 92% of this polymer by weight. Key technical specifications define its eligibility, including a tightly controlled zinc content (not exceeding 0.01%), a water content between 2% and 8%, and a filament count within each bundle ranging from 315,000 to 360,000. Furthermore, each filament must have a decitex of 3.3 and a length exceeding 2 meters. This detailed specification is designed to capture a precise industrial textile intermediate.
As a category under Chapter 99, which covers temporary legislation and modifications, this HTS code serves a specific, time-limited purpose. It is distinct from the general commodity classifications found in Chapters 1 through 97. For instance, while other sections might classify finished acrylic fabrics or yarns (e.g., Chapter 54 or 55), this code specifically targets the raw, bundled filament tow form, before further processing into yarns or fabrics. Its placement within Section XXII signifies its role as a controlled or temporarily modified import, potentially subject to specific trade policies or quantitative restrictions.
This HTS code represents a leaf node, meaning there are no further subdivisions or subcategories. Classification under 9902.13.05 is definitive once the described physical and chemical characteristics of the acrylic filament tow are met, and it is presented in the specified dyed and bundled form. The reliance on precise filament count, decitex, length, and specific chemical compositions underscores the granular nature of this temporary classification, intended to track or manage a very particular type of imported material.