9902.13.17 - Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple) containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, colored, crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 48 and 60 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index between 10 and 30 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
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 classification, 9902.13.17, pertains to a highly specific type of acrylic staple fiber. The fibers are characterized by their composition, containing 85% or more acrylonitrile units. Further defining criteria include a water content between 2% and 3%, a colored appearance, a crimped texture, a decitex ranging from 1.98 to 2.42, and a fiber length between 48 and 60 millimeters. Crucially, these fibers must be certified by the importer as possessing a solar reflectance index between 10 and 30. This classification is provided for under the general provisions of subheading 5503.30.00, indicating that it is a temporary modification or special provision.
Within the broader context of Chapter 99, which deals with temporary legislation and trade agreement modifications, this category stands apart due to its intricate product specifications. While other HTS categories in Chapter 99 might address temporary tariff adjustments or import restrictions on various goods, 9902.13.17 specifically targets acrylic staple fibers with a precise set of physical and performance attributes related to color, texture, dimensions, and solar reflectance. Its sibling categories, which would encompass other temporary provisions or goods subject to unique import rules, would not share these detailed material and physical characteristics.
As a leaf node within the HTS database, 9902.13.17 does not have further subcategories. Its specificity means that any goods meeting all the listed criteria would fall directly under this heading. Classification into this category is solely determined by the exact match of the fiber's composition, physical properties, and the importer's certification regarding its solar reflectance index, without the need for further subdivision.