5503.20.00—Of polyesters
General duty rate
4.3%
Across 4 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 5503.20.00 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Of polyesters. It sits in Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibers, Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles and rolls up 4 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of 4.3%. 9 AD/CVD orders flag at least one child line.
10-digit lines under 5503.20.00(4)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
5503.20.00.15Bi-component fibers having an outer copolymer sheath that melts at a lower temperature than the core, of a kind used for bonding fibers together4.3%5503.20.00.25Measuring less than 3.3 decitex4.3%5503.20.00.45Measuring 3.3 decitex or more but less than 13.2 decitex4.3%5503.20.00.65Measuring 13.2 decitex or more4.3%AD/CVD orders(9)
Antidumping or countervailing orders covering one or more lines under 5503.20.00
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 5503.20.00 cover?
HTS 5503.20.00 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Of polyesters. It belongs to Chapter 55 and rolls up 4 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 5503.20.00?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 5503.20.00 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of 4.3%. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 5503.20.00?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader tariff item HTS 5503.20.00 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 5503.20.00?
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