U.S. import tariffs · heading 5505

Heading 5505: Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of man-made fibers

Every line of heading 5505 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.

Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of man-made fibers

Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibers. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.

Not always the total: additional chapter 99 duties (such as Section 232 or Section 301), antidumping or countervailing duties may apply depending on the country of origin. See recent chapter 99 changes →

Tariff lines

HTS codeOfficial descriptionGeneral rate
5505.10.00Of synthetic fibersFree
5505.10.00.20Of nylon or other polyamides
5505.10.00.40Of polyesters
5505.10.00.60Other
5505.20.00.00Of artificial fibersFree

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Exports are reported with Schedule B numbers. Heading 5505 has 4 of them. Schedule B lookup →

  • 5505.10.0020WASTE (INCLUDING NOILS, YARN WASTE AND GARNETTED STOCK) OF MAN-MADE FIBERS: OF SYNTHETIC FIBERS OF NYLON OR OTHER POLYAMIDES
  • 5505.10.0040WASTE (INCLUDING NOILS, YARN WASTE AND GARNETTED STOCK) OF MAN-MADE FIBERS: OF SYNTHETIC FIBERS OF POLYESTERS
  • 5505.10.0060WASTE (INCLUDING NOILS, YARN WASTE AND GARNETTED STOCK) OF MAN-MADE FIBERS: OF SYNTHETIC FIBERS - NESOI
  • 5505.20.0000WASTE (INCLUDING NOILS, YARN WASTE AND GARNETTED STOCK) OF MAN-MADE FIBERS: OF ARTIFICIAL FIBERS

Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.

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