Section XI, Textiles and textile articles · HTS release 2026HTSRev21
HTS Chapter 55: headings and duty rates
Headings 5501 to 5516: 16 headings and 399 statistical lines. Each heading page gives its base-rate range and the additional duties for the main origins on 2026-10-09.
| Heading | Lines | Base rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5501Synthetic filament tow | 7 | 7.5% |
| 5502Artificial filament tow | 2 | 7.5% |
| 5503Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 11 | Free–4.3% |
| 5504Artificial staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 2 | 4.3% |
| 5505Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of man-made fibers | 4 | Free |
| 5506Synthetic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 5 | 5%–5.7% |
| 5507Artificial staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 1 | 5% |
| 5508Sewing thread of man-made staple fibers, whether or not put up for retail sale | 2 | 11%–11.4% |
| 5509Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale | 27 | 7%–13.2% |
| 5510Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale | 7 | 7.5%–13.2% |
| 5511Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibers, put up for retail sale | 4 | 7.5% |
| 5512Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers | 56 | 12%–14.9% |
| 5513Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers, mixed mainly or… | 48 | 8.5%–14.9% |
| 5514Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers, mixed mainly or… | 51 | Free–14.9% |
| 5515Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers | 67 | Free–25% |
| 5516Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers | 105 | Free–25% |
Changes since 2025-10-09
No statistical lines were established or discontinued in this chapter in this period. Dated changes: change list.
Scope
We do not classify goods. These pages show reference rates for HTS codes. Choosing the code for an entry is the importer's responsibility, and entries are filed by the importer of record or a licensed customs broker. Duties shown are calculations from public sources, not legal advice.