HS code 5501.40: Synthetic filament tow, of polypropylene
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Key facts
- HS code
- 5501.40
- Covers
- Synthetic filament tow, of polypropylene
- Chapter
- 55: Man-made staple fibres
- Edition
- HS2022
- Duty in the United States
- See its 1 line
Summary
HS code 5501.40 covers synthetic filament tow, of polypropylene. It sits in heading 55.01 (synthetic filament tow) in chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). Other goods of heading 55.01 are classified under 5501.11 (of nylon or other polyamides, of aramids), 5501.19 (of nylon or other polyamides, other), 5501.20 (of polyesters), 5501.30 (acrylic or modacrylic) or 1 other. National tariff lines under 5501.40 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS code 5501.40 covers synthetic filament tow, of polypropylene.
The legal text of the subheading is “Of polypropylene”, in HS2022.
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of heading 55.01 are classified under 5501.11 (of nylon or other polyamides, of aramids), 5501.19 (of nylon or other polyamides, other), 5501.20 (of polyesters), 5501.30 (acrylic or modacrylic) or 1 other.
How it is structured
5501.40 is a six-digit subheading. Its first two digits, 55, are the chapter; the first four, 5501, are heading 55.01; the last two, 40, identify the subheading within the heading.
Countries add their own digits after these six for their national tariff lines.
- Chapter 55
- Man-made staple fibres
- Heading 55.01
- Synthetic filament tow
- Subheading 5501.40
- Of polypropylene
In other countries
National tariff lines under 5501.40 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
- United States1 line, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 5501.40 cover?
HS code 5501.40 covers synthetic filament tow, of polypropylene.
Which heading and chapter is HS code 5501.40 in?
HS code 5501.40 is in heading 55.01 (synthetic filament tow) in chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres).
Where are goods of heading 55.01 classified when 5501.40 doesn’t fit?
Other goods of heading 55.01 are classified under 5501.11 (of nylon or other polyamides, of aramids), 5501.19 (of nylon or other polyamides, other), 5501.20 (of polyesters), 5501.30 (acrylic or modacrylic) or 1 other.
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 5501.40?
National tariff lines under 5501.40 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.