Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres

In plain English

This category covers waste materials derived from man-made fibres, such as noils, yarn waste, and garnetted stock. The items are separated into two groups based on whether the fibres are synthetic or artificial.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

Chapter 55 classification notes

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Other headings in Chapter 55

• 5501 — Synthetic filament tow
• 5502 — Artificial filament tow
• 5503 — Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for…
• 5504 — Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed fo…
• 5506 — Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spi…
• 5507 — Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for sp…
• 5508 — Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for ret…
• 5509 — Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up…
• 5510 — Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put u…
• 5511 — Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail…
• 5512 — Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by we…
• 5513 — Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by …
• 5514 — Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by …
• 5515 — Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55
• 5516 — Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres