HTS Code · Chapter 55 · Updated Nov 9, 2026

5503.19.10.00Synthetic staple fibers, not carded

Also written 5503191000 and 5503.19.1000

HTS Code 5503.19.10.00 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:Other:Containing 10 percent or more by weight of nylon 12 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

From China, the total duty on 5503.19.10.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 35% to 37.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 5503.19.10.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 9, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 37.5%; $3,750.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 37.97%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $13,797.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Section 301 – China25%
Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03 Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 5503.19.10.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: Free
Special Rate of Duty: —
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 25%
Units of Quantity: kg

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China37.5%
Mexico10%
Canada10%
Vietnam12.5%
Germany10%

Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 5503.19.10.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $1M of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00), up 16% on 2024, mostly from Switzerland (62%), Japan (36%) and Malaysia (2%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
Switzerland	$682K	62%	27%	12.5%
Japan	$401K	36%	40000%	12.5%
Malaysia	$18K	2%	New	10%
United Kingdom	$4K	0%	New	10%
China	$1K	0%	92%	37.5%
Vietnam	$1K	0%	New	12.5%
Spain	$1K	0%	89%	10%
Italy	$1K	0%	New	10%

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.

Tariffs by country · Nov 9, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 5503.19.10.00 by Country of Origin

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free 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 Mexico, Canada and 11 more.

Total duty from China

37.5%

Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs

Lowest total duty

10%

From Mexico, Canada and 11 more

Countries with additional tariffs

20 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	Free	Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	37.5%
Mexico	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	10%0% with USMCA
Canada	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	10%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	12.5%
Germany	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Japan	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.49	12.5%
South Korea	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.71	12.5%
Taiwan	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.76	10%
India	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	10%
Ireland	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Italy	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Switzerland	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.74	12.5%
Thailand	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	12.5%
Malaysia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	10%
United Kingdom	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	10%
France	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Indonesia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	10%
Brazil	Free	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	37.5%
Bangladesh	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	10%
Cambodia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	10%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free 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 (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free 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 (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Canada pay 10% in duties: a duty-free 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 (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free 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 (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free 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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Legal notes

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Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 5503.19.10.00.

Section 11 NotesTextile and Textile Articles Chapter 55 NotesMan-made staple fibers

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What does HTS code 5503.19.10.00 cover?

HTS code 5503.19.10.00 covers synthetic staple fibers, not carded (Containing 10 percent or more by weight of nylon 12), classified under Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibers) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 5503.19.10.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 5503.19.10.00 is Free. 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 (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from China?

What is the US tariff on synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Vietnam?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Mexico?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of synthetic staple fibers, not carded (HTS 5503.19.10.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 5503.19.10.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $1M of synthetic staple fibers, not carded under HTS 5503.19.10.00, mostly from Switzerland (62%), Japan (36%) and Malaysia (2%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 5503.19.10.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 5503.19.10.00 is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-09.

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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.