HS code 550690: Synthetic Staple Fibres
- Covers:
- Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 550610 (Of nylon or other polyamides); 550620 (Of polyesters); 550630 (Acrylic or modacrylic); and others.
- Listed US duty:
- 5% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Other
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What 550690 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning › Other.
This is the “other” line of heading 5506 (synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 5506 Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
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 550690?
- Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Other
- What duty rates apply to 550690?
- Listed duty rates range from 5% across 1 country rate.
Browse all of Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres →
Go beyond the code
Find the companies shipping under 550690 in the company directory, or classify and check duty with the CLI.