HTS 5501.19.00.00: US import duty from China
Synthetic filament tow, Of nylon or other polyamides, Other. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 7.5% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 32.5% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $750.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $13,297.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 5501.19.00.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 5501.19.00.00 (Synthetic filament tow, Of nylon or other polyamides, Other) have a duty of 32.5% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 5501.19.00.00 cover?
Synthetic filament tow, Of nylon or other polyamides, Other. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 5501.19.00.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $13,297, about 33% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 5501
- 5501.11.00.00Synthetic filament tow, Of nylon or other polyamides, Of aramids
- 5501.20.00.00Synthetic filament tow, Of polyesters
- 5501.30.00.10Synthetic filament tow, Acrylic or modacrylic, Containing 92 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units with filaments numbering fewer than 70,000 (+/-2000) with filament diameter <il>1.59 decitex</il> (plus or minus 0.027) or less, or in a separable tow construction capable of being separated into tows of 70,000 (+/-2000) or fewer with filament diameter <il>1.59 decitex</il> (plus or minus 0.027) or less.
- 5501.30.00.90Synthetic filament tow, Acrylic or modacrylic, Other
- 5501.40.00.00Synthetic filament tow, Of polypropylene
- 5501.90.01.00Synthetic filament tow, Other
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.