Heading 5503 · Chapter 55

Synthetic short fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise prepared for spinning

This code covers synthetic short fibres that have not been carded, combed or otherwise prepared for spinning. The child code depends on the fibre material, such as aramid, nylon or other polyamides, polyester, acrylic or modacrylic, polypropylene, or another synthetic material listed there.

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Uncarded synthetic short fibres for spinning
Uncombed polyester short fibres for spinning

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Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

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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 5503 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or othe… 3 of 16 headings under chapter 55
What are the short fibres made of: aramid; nylon or another polyamide, except aramid; polyester; acrylic or modacrylic; polypropylene; or another synthetic material?

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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.