United States tariff, chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres
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Key facts
- National lines
- 399
- Subheadings
- 110
- Tariff
- United States
- Chapter
- 55: Man-made staple fibres
Summary
The United States tariff has 399 national lines in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres), under 110 subheadings in 16 headings.
Subheadings with United States lines
The United States tariff has 399 national lines in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres), under 110 subheadings in 16 headings.
Subheadings 1 to 100 of 110, page 1 of 2.
55.01 Synthetic filament tow
55.03 Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
55.04 Artificial staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
55.05 Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of man-made fibers
55.06 Synthetic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
55.07 Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- 5507.00Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning1 line
55.08 Sewing thread of man-made staple fibers, whether or not put up for retail sale
55.09 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale
- 5509.11Containing 85 % or more by weight of staple fibres of nylon or other polyamides: Single yarn1 line
- 5509.12Containing 85 % or more by weight of staple fibres of nylon or other polyamides: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn1 line
- 5509.21Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres: Single yarn1 line
- 5509.22Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn2 lines
- 5509.31Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Single yarn1 line
- 5509.32Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn1 line
- 5509.41Other yarn, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres: Single yarn2 lines
- 5509.42Other yarn, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn2 lines
- 5509.51Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres2 lines
- 5509.52Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair1 line
- 5509.53Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with cotton2 lines
- 5509.59Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres: Other1 line
- 5509.61Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair1 line
- 5509.62Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with cotton1 line
- 5509.69Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Other3 lines
- 5509.91Other yarn: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair1 line
- 5509.92Other yarn: Mixed mainly or solely with cotton1 line
- 5509.99Other yarn: Other3 lines
55.10 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale
- 5510.11Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Single yarn1 line
- 5510.12Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn1 line
- 5510.20Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair1 line
- 5510.30Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton1 line
- 5510.90Other yarn3 lines
55.11 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibers, put up for retail sale
55.12 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers
- 5512.11Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres: Unbleached or bleached9 lines
- 5512.19Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres: Other11 lines
- 5512.21Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Unbleached or bleached8 lines
- 5512.29Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Other10 lines
- 5512.91Other: Unbleached or bleached8 lines
- 5512.99Other: Other10 lines
55.13 Woven 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/m²
- 5513.11Unbleached or bleached: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave4 lines
- 5513.12Unbleached or bleached: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres1 line
- 5513.13Unbleached or bleached: Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres3 lines
- 5513.19Unbleached or bleached: Other woven fabrics7 lines
- 5513.21Dyed: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave4 lines
- 5513.23Dyed: Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres3 lines
- 5513.29Dyed: Other woven fabrics7 lines
- 5513.31Of yarns of different colours: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave1 line
- 5513.39Of yarns of different colours: Other woven fabrics3 lines
- 5513.41Printed: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave4 lines
- 5513.49Printed: Other woven fabrics11 lines
55.14 Woven 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/m²
- 5514.11Unbleached or bleached: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave4 lines
- 5514.12Unbleached or bleached: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres2 lines
- 5514.19Unbleached or bleached: Other woven fabrics8 lines
- 5514.21Dyed: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave4 lines
- 5514.22Dyed: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres2 lines
- 5514.23Dyed: Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres3 lines
- 5514.29Dyed: Other woven fabrics5 lines
- 5514.30Of yarns of different colours9 lines
- 5514.41Printed: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave4 lines
- 5514.42Printed: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres2 lines
- 5514.43Printed: Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres3 lines
- 5514.49Printed: Other woven fabrics5 lines
55.15 Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers
- 5515.11Of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres10 lines
- 5515.12Of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments6 lines
- 5515.13Of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair4 lines
- 5515.19Of polyester staple fibres: Other10 lines
- 5515.21Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments5 lines
- 5515.22Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair3 lines
- 5515.29Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Other10 lines
- 5515.91Other woven fabrics: Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments5 lines
- 5515.99Other woven fabrics: Other14 lines
55.16 Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers
- 5516.11Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Unbleached or bleached3 lines
- 5516.12Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Dyed3 lines
- 5516.13Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Of yarns of different colours1 line
- 5516.14Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Printed6 lines
- 5516.21Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments: Unbleached or bleached5 lines
- 5516.22Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments: Dyed5 lines
- 5516.23Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments: Of yarns of different colours5 lines
- 5516.24Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments: Printed6 lines
- 5516.31Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair: Unbleached or bleached3 lines
- 5516.32Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair: Dyed3 lines
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Frequently asked questions
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The United States tariff has 399 national lines in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres), under 110 subheadings in 16 headings.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 9 October 2026.
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