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5501
Synthetic filament tow:
HTS Code 5501 covers any article best defined as Textile and Textile ArticlesMan-made staple fibersSynthetic filament tow: in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 5 sub-classifications.
Where 5501 Appears in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
5 sub-codes- Section 11Textile and Textile Articles
- Chapter 55Man-made staple fibers
- 5501Synthetic filament tow:
HTS Codes Under 5501
- —Of nylon or other polyamides:
- 5501.20.00.00Of polyesters
- 5501.30.00Acrylic or modacrylic
- 5501.40.00.00Of polypropylene
- 5501.90.01.00Other
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Notes
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