9902.13.18 - 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 60mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index greater than 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 category, 9902.13.18, covers specific acrylic staple fibers that are primarily composed of acrylonitrile units and possess particular physical and chemical attributes. The fibers are dyed, crimped, and fall within a defined decitex range (1.98-2.42) and fiber length (48-60mm). Crucially, these fibers must contain between 2% and 3% water by weight and be certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index greater than 30. This classification indicates a temporary or special duty treatment for these particular acrylic staple fibers, which are otherwise generally provided for under subheading 5503.30.00.
As a sub-classification within Chapter 99, which addresses temporary legislation and special provisions, this entry is distinct from the broader, primary HTS classifications found at lower levels. Unlike sibling categories that might cover live animals or other raw materials, 9902.13.18 is highly specific to manufactured textile fibers with defined performance characteristics related to solar reflectance. Its existence here signifies a particular trade policy or temporary modification affecting these specific acrylic fibers, rather than a general commodity classification.
Since this HTS code is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories that subdivide this specific classification. Therefore, the practical application of this code relies on precisely meeting all the detailed physical and performance criteria outlined in the description. Importers must ensure that the acrylic staple fibers being declared conform to the specified acrylonitrile content, water percentage, decitex, fiber length, and the certified solar reflectance index to correctly utilize this provision.