HTS tariff line · chapter 55
5511.20.00
Of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers (200)
Analysis
HTS 5511.20.00 covers of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers (200) under heading 5511 (yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibers, put up for retail sale).
Goods that qualify under the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, the Israel FTA, and 9 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 7.5%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
The general duty rate is 7.5% of the customs value, which is at the low end of the rates in chapter 55 (23rd percentile of 133 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $750 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 55%, 7.3 times the general rate.
The other lines in the same group are 5511.10.00 (of synthetic staple fibers, containing 85 percent or more…, 7.5%) and 5511.30.00 (of artificial staple fibers (200), 7.5%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5511.10.00 | Of synthetic staple fibers, containing 85 percent or more by weight of such fibers | 7.5% |
| 5511.30.00 | Of artificial staple fibers (200) | 7.5% |