Code 5501 90 · Heading 5501

Tow of other synthetic filaments, excluding acrylic, modacrylic, polyester, polypropylene, nylon and other polyamides

This covers tow made from synthetic filaments. The filaments must not be acrylic, modacrylic, polyester, polypropylene, nylon or another polyamide.

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Tow of synthetic filaments other than acrylic, modacrylic, polyester, polypropylene, nylon or other polyamides

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Official tariff text

Synthetic filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55 (excl. that of acrylic, modacrylic, polyesters, polypropylene, nylon or other polyamide filament)

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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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Step 3 · Heading 5501 Synthetic filament tow as specified in Note 1 to ch… 1 of 16 headings under chapter 55
Which synthetic filament is the tow made from: aramids; nylon or other polyamides, excluding aramids; polyesters; acrylic or modacrylic; polypropylene; or another synthetic filament?
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Step 4 · Subheading 5501 90 Synthetic filament tow as specified in Note 1 to ch… 6 of 6 subheadings under heading 5501
Are the filaments aramid; nylon or another polyamide but not aramid; polyester; acrylic or modacrylic; polypropylene; or another type of synthetic filament?

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5501 90 00 Synthetic filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55 (excl. that of acrylic, modacrylic, polyesters, polypropylene, nylon or other polyamide filament) 4.0% Save

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5501 11 Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of aramids 4.0%
5501 19 Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of nylon or other polyamides (excl. of aramids) 4.0%
5501 20 Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of polyesters 4.0%
5501 30 Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, acrylic or modacrylic 4.0%
5501 40 Synthetic filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of polypropylene 4.0%
5501 90 Synthetic filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55 (excl. that of acrylic, modacrylic, polyesters, polypropylene, nylon or other polyamide filament) you are here 4.0%

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

55.01.9000

Other

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

5501 90 00 00

Other

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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