Code 5503 90 · Heading 5503

Unprepared short synthetic fibres, excluding the named fibre types

This code covers short synthetic fibres that have not been carded, combed or otherwise prepared for spinning. It excludes fibres made of polypropylene, acrylic, modacrylic, polyesters, nylon or other polyamides.

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Uncarded, uncombed short synthetic fibres made from a synthetic material other than polypropylene, acrylic, modacrylic, polyester, nylon or another polyamide

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Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (excl. those of polypropylene, acrylic, modacrylic, polyesters, nylon or other polyamides)

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Step 4 of 4

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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Step 4 · Subheading 5503 90 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or othe… 6 of 6 subheadings under heading 5503
Are the short synthetic fibres made of aramids, nylon or another polyamide, polyester, acrylic or modacrylic, polypropylene, or another synthetic material?

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5503 90 00 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (excl. those of polypropylene, acrylic, modacrylic, polyesters, nylon or other polyamides) 4.0% Save

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5503 11 Staple fibres of aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning 4.0%
5503 19 Staple fibres of nylon or other polyamides, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (excl. those of aramids) 4.0%
5503 20 Staple fibres of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning 4.0%
5503 30 Acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning 4.0%
5503 40 Staple fibres of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning 4.0%
5503 90 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (excl. those of polypropylene, acrylic, modacrylic, polyesters, nylon or other polyamides) you are here 4.0%

Export to Norway

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

55.03.9000

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. 9, 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.

All 3 UK lines under this code

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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. 9, 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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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.