HTS 5501: Synthetic filament tow
Heading 5501 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 7 ten-digit statistical numbers. A US entry line in ACE needs the full ten digits, with the quantity in kg.
Check additional duties before you file
- If the goods are made in China, check Section 301 duties under HTSUS heading 9903.88, on top of the general rate, and any exclusions.
| HTSUS number | Description | Unit | General rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Of nylon or other polyamides: | |||
| 5501.11.00.00 | Of aramids | kg | 7.5% |
| 5501.19.00.00 | Other | kg | 7.5% |
| 5501.20.00.00 | Of polyesters | kg | 7.5% |
| 5501.30.00 | Acrylic or modacrylic | 7.5% | |
| 5501.30.00.10 | Containing 92 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units with filaments numbering fewer than 70,000 (+/-2000) with filament diameter 1.59 decitex (plus or minus 0.027) or less, or in a separable tow construction capable of being separated into tows of 70,000 (+/-2000) or fewer with filament diameter 1.59 decitex (plus or minus 0.027) or less. | kg | |
| 5501.30.00.90 | Other | kg | |
| 5501.40.00.00 | Of polypropylene | kg | 7.5% |
| 5501.90.01.00 | Other | kg | 7.5% |
Common paperwork mistakes with heading 5501
- The invoice shows the exporter's own code. Only the first six digits are shared worldwide; the US number has ten. Check every line against the list above.
- The quantity is in the wrong unit. These lines report quantity in kg, which may not match the invoice's cartons, sets or pieces.
- The packing list and the bill of lading disagree on cartons or gross weight, which can lead to holds and exams.
- The manufacturer's name and address are missing, so the MID cannot be built from the documents.
Look up any ten-digit number, or read the guide to invoice and packing list mismatches.
Check the whole shipment, not one number
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Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, US International Trade Commission. Rates are for information only.