Heading 5506 · Chapter 55

Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise prepared for spinning

This code covers synthetic staple fibres that have been carded, combed or otherwise prepared for spinning. It includes fibres of nylon or other polyamides, polyesters, acrylic or modacrylic, polypropylene, and other synthetic materials listed under the child codes.

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Carded nylon staple fibres prepared for spinning
Combed polyester staple fibres prepared for spinning
Carded acrylic staple fibres prepared for spinning
Polypropylene staple fibres otherwise prepared for spinning

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Synthetic staple fibres, 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 5506 Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwis… 6 of 16 headings under chapter 55
What are the fibres made of: nylon or another polyamide, polyester, acrylic or modacrylic, polypropylene, or another synthetic material?

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