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550120Chapter 55

HS code 550120: Synthetic Filament Tow

Covers:
Synthetic filament tow: Of polyesters.
Listed US duty:
7.5% (US general rate, HTS 2026)

Official description

Synthetic filament tow : Of polyesters

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What 550120 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Synthetic filament tow › Of polyesters.

Nearby codes to check

  • Heading 5501 Synthetic filament tow: every subheading side by side.
  • 550111 Of nylon or other polyamides — Of aramids
  • 550119 Of nylon or other polyamides — Other
  • 550130 Acrylic or modacrylic
  • 550140 Of polypropylene
  • 550190 Other

US duty rate

7.5%

General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.

Common questions

What is HS code 550120?
Synthetic filament tow : Of polyesters
What duty rates apply to 550120?
Listed duty rates range from 7.5% across 1 country rate.

Browse all of Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres →

Go beyond the code

Find the companies shipping under 550120 in the company directory, or classify and check duty with the CLI.

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