Chapter 55
HTS codes for man-made staple fibers
Man-made staple fibers.
- Headings
- 16
- Tariff lines
- 399
- General duty
- General duty rates from 4.3% to 25%, with 32 duty-free lines
Headings in Chapter 55
- 5501Synthetic filament tow7
- 5502Artificial filament tow2
- 5503Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning11
- 5504Artificial staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning2
- 5505Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of man-made fibers4
- 5506Synthetic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning5
- 5507Artificial staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning1
- 5508Sewing thread of man-made staple fibers, whether or not put up for retail sale2
- 5509Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale27
- 5510Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale7
- 5511Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibers, put up for retail sale4
- 5512Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers56
- 5513Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170 g/m²48
- 5514Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170 g/m²51
- 5515Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers67
- 5516Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers105
Documents required to import Chapter 55 goods
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Textile DeclarationRequired
CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer
- Visa / Export LicenseConditional
Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries
Common questions
- What does HTS Chapter 55 cover?
- Chapter 55 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers man-made staple fibers. It contains 16 four-digit headings and 399 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for Chapter 55 goods?
- General duty rates from 4.3% to 25%, with 32 duty-free lines. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.
- How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 55?
- Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.