5503.11.00.00Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids
Also written 5503110000 and 5503.11.0000
HTS Code 5503.11.00.00 covers any article best defined as Textile and Textile ArticlesMan-made staple fibersSynthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning:Of nylon or other polyamides:Of aramids in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from China pay 41.8% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
From China, the total duty on 5503.11.00.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 39.3% to 41.8%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 5503.11.00.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 9, 2026
- Total duty
- 41.8%
- $4,180.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 42.27%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,227.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty4.3%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 5503.11.00.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 4.3%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- AUBHCLCOILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 25%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China41.8%
- Mexico14.3%
- Canada14.3%
- Vietnam16.8%
- Germany10%
Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 5503.11.00.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $74M of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00), up 23% on 2024, mostly from Netherlands (25%), France (20%) and Spain (19%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $19M | 25% | 2% | 10% |
| France | $15M | 20% | 5% | 10% |
| Spain | $14M | 19% | 230% | 10% |
| Thailand | $12M | 16% | 35% | 16.8% |
| South Korea | $8M | 11% | 5% | 12.5% |
| Japan | $5M | 6% | 7% | 12.5% |
| Canada | $2M | 2% | 1059% | 14.3%0% with USMCA |
| United Kingdom | $231K | 0% | 69% | 14.3% |
| Germany | $229K | 0% | 75% | 10% |
| Mexico | $146K | 0% | 81% | 14.3%0% with USMCA |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
US Import Duty on HTS 5503.11.00.00 by Country of Origin
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from China pay 41.8% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4.3% |
| 41.8% |
| Mexico | 4.3% |
| 14.3%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 4.3% |
| 14.3%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 4.3% |
| 16.8% |
| Germany | 4.3% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 4.3% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 4.3% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 4.3% |
| 10% |
| India | 4.3% |
| 14.3% |
| Ireland | 4.3% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 4.3% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 4.3% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 4.3% |
| 16.8% |
| Malaysia | 4.3% |
| 14.3% |
| United Kingdom | 4.3% |
| 14.3% |
| France | 4.3% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 4.3% |
| 14.3% |
| Brazil | 4.3% |
| 41.8% |
| Bangladesh | 4.3% |
| 14.3% |
| Cambodia | 4.3% |
| 14.3% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from China pay 41.8% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Mexico pay 14.3% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Canada pay 14.3% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Vietnam pay 16.8% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.7%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.2%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.2%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.7%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from India pay 14.3% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.7%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.7%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.2%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Thailand pay 16.8% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Malaysia pay 14.3% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from United Kingdom pay 14.3% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.7%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Indonesia pay 14.3% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Brazil pay 41.8% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Bangladesh pay 14.3% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Cambodia pay 14.3% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Nov 9, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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What does HTS code 5503.11.00.00 cover?
HTS code 5503.11.00.00 covers synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (Of aramids), classified under Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibers) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 4.3%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 5503.11.00.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 5503.11.00.00 is 4.3%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from China?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from China pay 41.8% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Vietnam?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Vietnam pay 16.8% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Mexico?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids (HTS 5503.11.00.00) from Mexico pay 14.3% in duties: the 4.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 5503.11.00.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $74M of synthetic staple fibers, not carded, of aramids under HTS 5503.11.00.00, mostly from Netherlands (25%), France (20%) and Spain (19%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 5503.11.00.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 5503.11.00.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-09.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 5503.11.00.00, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 55, with its notes (PDF)
- USITCHTS Section 11 notes, printed with Chapter 50 (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Forced Labor (9903.05.31 and 16 more): USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations (forced labor), 91 FR 47318
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Brazil (9903.05.01): USTR notice, Notice of Action: Section 301 Investigation of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices, 91 FR 45516 (FR Doc. 2026-14542)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 5503.11.00.00
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country