Chapter 55 · Section XI

Short chemical fibres and products made from them

This covers short chemical fibres, including synthetic and regenerated fibres, as well as tow, waste, yarn and woven fabric made from them. The exact category depends on the product type and, where stated, the fibre type, preparation, cotton content, fabric weight or retail presentation.

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MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBRES

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Step 1 · Section XI Textiles and textile articles
Which named textile group best describes the product: natural silk; wool or fine or coarse animal hair; cotton; other vegetable textile fibres or paper yarn; continuous or short synthetic fibres; wadding, felt or nonwovens; floor coverings; special woven or tufted fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings or embroidery; coated or laminated fabric or technical textile goods; knitted fabric; knitted clothing; non-knitted clothing; or other made-up textile goods?
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Step 2 · Chapter 55 Man-made staple fibres 6 of 14 chapters in section XI
What kind of product is it: synthetic or regenerated tow, unprepared or prepared short fibres, chemical-fibre waste, sewing thread, other yarn, retail-presented yarn, or woven fabric—and, for woven fabric, what are its fibre content and weight?

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4.0–5.0% 5508 10 Sewing thread of synthetic staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale 4.0–5.0% 5508 20 Sewing thread of artificial staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale

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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.