Analysis
HTS 5511.30.00 covers of artificial staple 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 5511.20.00 (of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent…, 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% |
| 5511.20.00 | Of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers (200) | 7.5% |