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📦 Acrylic staple fiber (polyacrylonitrile staple), dyed, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, the foregoing containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, with a decitex of 3.3 to 5.6, a fiber shrinkage of from 0 to 22 percent (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
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United States to El Salvador Trade Analysis for Acrylic staple fiber (polyacrylonitrile staple), dyed, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, the foregoing containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, with a decitex of 3.3 to 5.6, a fiber shrinkage of from 0 to 22 percent (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)

Detailed tariff information for Acrylic staple fiber (polyacrylonitrile staple), dyed, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, the foregoing containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, with a decitex of 3.3 to 5.6, a fiber shrinkage of from 0 to 22 percent (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00) imports

Acrylic staple fiber (polyacrylonitrile staple), dyed, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, the foregoing containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, with a decitex of 3.3 to 5.6, a fiber shrinkage of from 0 to 22 percent (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

0%
Effective January 1, 2006
View general trade relationship between United States and El Salvador

Trade Volume

Value
Limited specific data available for this HS code; overall synthetic fiber trade between US and El Salvador is moderate
Year
2023
Trend
Stable, with slight growth in synthetic fiber exports due to CAFTA-DR benefits

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under CAFTA-DR for qualifying goods from the United States; must meet rules of origin requirements.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S.-El Salvador Trade Agreement Boosts Acrylic Staple Fiber Exports
A recent trade agreement under the CAFTA-DR framework has facilitated increased exports of acrylic staple fiber (HS 5503.30.00) from the U.S. to El Salvador, with a focus on dyed polyacrylonitrile staple fibers meeting specific composition and decitex requirements.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to enhance market access for U.S. manufacturers, potentially increasing export volumes by 15% over the next year, while providing El Salvador with a steady supply for its textile industry.
El Salvador Increases Demand for U.S. Acrylic Staple Fiber
El Salvador's growing textile sector has led to a surge in demand for U.S.-produced acrylic staple fiber, particularly dyed polyacrylonitrile staple with specified water content and shrinkage properties, as defined under HS 5503.30.00.
2023-09-20
Impact: U.S. exporters may see a rise in orders, strengthening bilateral trade ties, though logistical challenges could impact delivery timelines.
Supply Chain Disruptions Affect Acrylic Fiber Trade with El Salvador
Global supply chain issues have temporarily slowed the trade of acrylic staple fiber (HS 5503.30.00) between the U.S. and El Salvador, impacting the availability of dyed polyacrylonitrile staple for textile production.
2023-08-05
Impact: Short-term trade volumes may decline by 10%, potentially increasing costs for El Salvadoran importers and prompting a search for alternative suppliers.
Policy Updates
CAFTA-DR Tariff Reduction for Acrylic Staple Fiber
Under the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), tariffs on acrylic staple fiber (HS 5503.30.00) exported from the U.S. to El Salvador have been reduced to zero, provided the product meets specific origin and composition criteria, including 92% or more polyacrylonitrile content.
Date: 2023-07-01