HS chapter 55 tariff rates

Man-made staple fibers: 41 product categories with real US schedule data.

Chapter 55 at a glance

  • Product categories with schedule data: 41
  • Tariff lines across those categories: 178
  • Most common base rates: 14.9% on 10, 7.5% on 6, Free on 5, 5% on 5, 12% on 4

Nearby chapters: Chapter 54 - Chapter 56

All codes in chapter 55

CodeBase rateGoods
5502107.5%Of cellulose acetate
5502907.5%Other
550510FreeOf synthetic fibers
550520FreeOf artificial fibers
5506105%Of nylon or other polyamides
5506205.7%Of polyesters
5506305%Acrylic or modacrylic
5506405%Of polypropylene
5506905%Other
5507005%Artificial staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
55081011.4%Of synthetic staple fibers (200)
55082011%Of artificial staple fibers (200)
5510119%Single yarn (603)
55101210.6%Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (603)
55102010.2%Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (607)
5510307.5%Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton (607)
5510909%Other yarn:
5511107.5%Of synthetic staple fibers, containing 85 percent or more by weight of such fibers
5511207.5%Of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers (200)
5511307.5%Of artificial staple fibers (200)
55141114.9%Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave
55141214.9%3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers
55141914.9%Other woven fabrics:
55142114.9%Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave
55142214.9%3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers
55142314.9%Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers
55142912%Other woven fabrics
55143014.9%Of yarns of different colors:
55144114.9%Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave
55144214.9%3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers
551443FreeOther woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers
5514498.5%Other woven fabrics
55151114.9%Mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibers
55151212%Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
55151325%Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair:
55151912%Other
551521FreeMixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
55152220.1%Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair:
551529FreeOther
55159112%Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
55159925%Other:

Chapter 55 questions

What does HS chapter 55 cover?

Chapter 55 covers Man-made staple fibers. This page lists the 41 six-digit product categories in it that have real lines in the US tariff schedule, each with its base rate and a link to the full detail page.

Where do these rates come from?

The base rates come 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.

Can I use this page to classify my goods?

No. These pages cover six-digit product categories. 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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General trade information, not customs brokerage or legal advice. Last updated 2026-09-28 from the structured US tariff schedule. Rates change; confirm with your broker before you act.