Heading 5506: Synthetic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
Every line of heading 5506 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.
Synthetic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
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 code | Official description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5506.10.00.00 | Of nylon or other polyamides | 5% |
| 5506.20.00.00 | Of polyesters | 5.7% |
| 5506.30.00.00 | Acrylic or modacrylic | 5% |
| 5506.40.00.00 | Of polypropylene | 5% |
| 5506.90.01.00 | Other | 5% |
Exporting this product from the U.S.?
Exports are reported with Schedule B numbers. Heading 5506 has 5 of them. Schedule B lookup →
- 5506.10.0000SYNTHETIC STAPLE FIBERS, CARDED, COMBED OR OTHERWISE PROCESSED FOR SPINNING: OF NYLON OR OTHER POLYAMIDES
- 5506.20.0000SYNTHETIC STAPLE FIBERS, CARDED, COMBED OR OTHERWISE PROCESSED FOR SPINNING: OF POLYESTERS
- 5506.30.0000SYNTHETIC STAPLE FIBERS, CARDED, COMBED OR OTHERWISE PROCESSED FOR SPINNING: ACRYLIC OR MODACRYLIC
- 5506.40.0000SYNTHETIC STAPLE FIBERS, CARDED, COMBED OR OTHERWISE PROCESSED FOR SPINNING: OF POLYPROPYLENE
- 5506.90.0100SYNTHETIC STAPLE FIBERS, CARDED, COMBED OR OTHERWISE PROCESSED FOR SPINNING: OTHER, NESOI
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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