Waste — HTS 5505
Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of man-made fibers
Chapter 55 › Heading 5505
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5505 is a broad product category for waste of man-made fibers. It includes materials such as noils (short fibers removed during processing), yarn waste, and garnetted stock (fiber recovered by mechanically pulling apart or shredding textile materials). These goods are generally not finished yarns or fabrics; they are leftover, recovered, or otherwise waste fiber materials.
To select an 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the product belongs in heading 5505 rather than a heading for usable fiber, yarn, fabric, or textile articles. Then follow the heading’s subheadings and tariff-line structure, which commonly separates products by the man-made fiber material or by the form or type of waste. Review the official HTSUS wording, unit of quantity, and applicable statistical suffix, and have a customs broker or classification specialist review unusual or mixed materials.
What to check
- Describe the goods precisely: identify whether they are noils, yarn waste, garnetted stock, or another form of fiber waste.
- Confirm the fiber composition, such as synthetic or artificial fiber, and identify the specific material when the product specifications provide it.
- Check whether the material is loose waste, recovered fiber, or a usable staple fiber or yarn that may belong elsewhere in the HTSUS.
- Use supplier specifications, production records, photographs, and samples to verify the physical condition and processing of the goods.
- Read the complete current 8-digit HTSUS provision, including chapter notes and statistical suffixes, and seek broker advice for blends or uncertain classifications.
HTS heading 5505 summary
Waste is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5505.10.00 👉 | Of synthetic fibers | Free | — | 10% |
| 5505.20.00.00 👉 | Of artificial fibers | Free | — | 10% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5505?
Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of man-made fibers. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.