What is HS code 550520 used for?
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HS-6 · Subheading
Fibres; waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of artificial fibres
Heading 5505 — Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres
Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres
Use HS-6 550520 when importing or exporting waste from artificial fibres, such as yarn waste or noils. For example, if you are dealing with leftover synthetic textile materials from a manufacturing process, this code applies.
This code specifically covers waste materials derived from man-made fibres, distinguishing it from HS-6 550510, which pertains to waste from synthetic staple fibres. If your products include waste from regenerated cellulose fibres, you would use that code instead.
When classifying your shipment, consider that 550520 includes various forms of waste, such as short lengths of yarn that cannot be used in production. This can also include remnants from the production of textiles that are not suitable for resale.
If you have a shipment of noils or other waste from artificial fibres, ensure you document the type of fibre and its origin. This helps customs brokers accurately classify your goods and avoid delays.
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-6 subheading.
man-made fibre waste · synthetic yarn waste · noils of artificial fibres · garnetted stock · textile production waste · waste classification · importing yarn waste · exporting noils · synthetic textile remnants · waste from man-made fibres · artificial fibre remnants · customs classification · waste materials · textile waste codes · fibre recycling · synthetic waste products
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Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
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