Heading 5501 · Chapter 55

Synthetic filament tow

This category covers filament tow, as defined for this product group, made from synthetic filaments. The specific type is determined by which synthetic filament material it contains.

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A bale of synthetic filament tow

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Synthetic filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55

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XI
55
5501

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Step 1 · Section XI Textiles and textile articles
Which named textile group best describes the product: natural silk; wool or fine or coarse animal hair; cotton; other vegetable textile fibres or paper yarn; continuous or short synthetic fibres; wadding, felt or nonwovens; floor coverings; special woven or tufted fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings or embroidery; coated or laminated fabric or technical textile goods; knitted fabric; knitted clothing; non-knitted clothing; or other made-up textile goods?
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Step 2 · Chapter 55 Man-made staple fibres 6 of 14 chapters in section XI
What kind of product is it: synthetic or regenerated tow, unprepared or prepared short fibres, chemical-fibre waste, sewing thread, other yarn, retail-presented yarn, or woven fabric—and, for woven fabric, what are its fibre content and weight?
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Step 3 · Heading 5501 Synthetic filament tow as specified in Note 1 to ch… 1 of 16 headings under chapter 55
Which synthetic filament is the tow made from: aramids; nylon or other polyamides, excluding aramids; polyesters; acrylic or modacrylic; polypropylene; or another synthetic filament?

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Synthetic filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55

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Artificial filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55

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