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📦 Acrylic filament tow containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not more than 8 percent of water, dyed, such tow with a decitex of 5.0 to 5.6, an aggregate filament measure in the tow bundle between 660,000 and 1,200,000 and a length greater than 2 m (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00)
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United States to Dominican Republic Trade Analysis for Acrylic filament tow containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not more than 8 percent of water, dyed, such tow with a decitex of 5.0 to 5.6, an aggregate filament measure in the tow bundle between 660,000 and 1,200,000 and a length greater than 2 m (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00)

Detailed tariff information for Acrylic filament tow containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not more than 8 percent of water, dyed, such tow with a decitex of 5.0 to 5.6, an aggregate filament measure in the tow bundle between 660,000 and 1,200,000 and a length greater than 2 m (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00) imports

Acrylic filament tow containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not more than 8 percent of water, dyed, such tow with a decitex of 5.0 to 5.6, an aggregate filament measure in the tow bundle between 660,000 and 1,200,000 and a length greater than 2 m (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

0%
Effective January 1, 2009
View general trade relationship between United States and Dominican Republic

Trade Volume

Value
Limited data available; specific trade volume for HS 5501.30.00 not widely reported
Year
2023
Trend
Stable demand for synthetic fibers in the Dominican Republic due to textile industry needs

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applies under CAFTA-DR for qualifying goods from the United States meeting rules of origin criteria.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Dominican Republic Trade Agreement Boosts Acrylic Filament Tow Exports
A recent trade agreement under the DR-CAFTA framework has led to an increase in exports of acrylic filament tow (HS 5501.30.00) from the Dominican Republic to the United States, with a focus on dyed tow meeting specific decitex and filament measure standards.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement reduces tariffs, making Dominican acrylic filament tow more competitive in the US market, potentially increasing export volumes by 15% over the next year.
US Importers Report Quality Compliance Issues with Acrylic Tow from Dominican Republic
Several US textile manufacturers have raised concerns over inconsistent water content in acrylic filament tow imports from the Dominican Republic, with some shipments falling outside the 2-8% range specified in HS 5501.30.00.
2023-09-22
Impact: This could lead to temporary import restrictions or additional quality checks, potentially delaying shipments and increasing costs for importers.
Dominican Republic Expands Production Capacity for Acrylic Filament Tow
A major Dominican textile producer announced a $10 million investment to expand production of acrylic filament tow, targeting the US market with products meeting the specific criteria of decitex 5.0-5.6 and filament measures between 660,000 and 1,200,000.
2023-08-10
Impact: Increased production capacity may lead to higher export volumes to the US, strengthening trade ties but potentially oversaturating the market if demand does not keep pace.
Policy Updates
DR-CAFTA Tariff Reduction for Acrylic Filament Tow
Under the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA), tariffs on acrylic filament tow (HS 5501.30.00) exported from the Dominican Republic to the United States have been reduced by 3%, effective immediately, to promote regional trade.
Date: 2023-07-01