HS code 551120 tariff rate
Of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers (200)
HS 551120
Of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers (200)
Current US base rate (structured schedule)
7.5%
Effective date
No dated action in the last 30 days. The base rate above stands until a new action takes effect.
Duty stack summary
- Base rate (MFN): 7.5% on most lines.
- Additional duties noted: none on these lines in the structured schedule.
- Recent trade actions: none in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category.
Summary
HS 551120 covers of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers (200). The structured schedule lists a base rate of 7.5% on most lines in this category. No trade action in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category. Confirm the classification of your specific goods with your broker.
What this rate means for an importer
A base rate of 7.5% means duty of 7.5 percent of the customs value on most lines in this category. On $10,000 of goods that is $750 in base duty. Extra duties from trade actions can add to this, so treat the base rate as the floor, not the total.
The base rate is only the starting point. Extra duties from trade actions sit on top of it and change more often than the base schedule. Before you set a price or sign a purchase order, run the code through the free lookup to see recent actions.
Tariff lines in this category
Showing 1 of 1 lines. Match your goods to the closest line.
| Line | Base rate | Goods |
|---|---|---|
| 5511.20.00.00 | 7.5% | Of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers (200) |
More in HS chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibers)
Nearby codes: 551020 551030 551090 551110 551130 551411 551412
Nearby chapters: Chapter 54 - Chapter 56
HS 551120 questions
What is the US base rate for HS 551120?
On most tariff lines in this category, the structured schedule lists 7.5%. A base rate of 7.5% means duty of 7.5 percent of the customs value on most lines in this category. On $10,000 of goods that is $750 in base duty. Extra duties from trade actions can add to this, so treat the base rate as the floor, not the total.
Does the base rate tell the full story for HS 551120?
No. Extra duties from trade actions can sit on top of the base rate and change often. Use the free lookup to see recent actions for this code before you commit to a price.
Where does this rate come from?
The base rate comes from the structured US tariff schedule, read through the Tariff Wire HS lookup. Recent actions come from published Federal Register notices from the last 30 days. Each lookup links its official source.
Can I use this page to classify my goods?
No. This page covers the HS-6 product category. The exact 8 or 10 digit classification of your goods, and what you owe on a specific entry, is work for you and your licensed customs broker.
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Get alerts for HS 551120General information only, for educational and planning purposes. This is not legal advice and not a customs classification determination for your specific goods or entries. Tariff classification of your products should be confirmed with your licensed customs broker. Rates shown as 'detected' are taken from official notice text and are not confirmed; rates shown as 'confirmed' come from structured HTS data, which updates days to weeks after legal effective dates. Last updated 2026-09-28 from the structured US tariff schedule. Rates change; confirm with your broker before you act.