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📦 Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple) containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, colored, crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 40 and 47.5 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index greater than 30 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
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United States to Iceland Trade Analysis for Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple) containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, colored, crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 40 and 47.5 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index greater than 30 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)

Detailed tariff information for Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple) containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, colored, crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 40 and 47.5 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index greater than 30 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00) imports

Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple) containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, colored, crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 40 and 47.5 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index greater than 30 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

0%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Iceland

Trade Volume

Value
Limited data; estimated at less than $100,000 USD annually
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with minimal volume due to niche product category

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applies under the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) agreement between Iceland and the United States through mutual trade arrangements.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S.-Iceland Trade Agreement Expands Access for Acrylic Staple Fibers
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Iceland includes provisions to reduce tariffs on specific synthetic fibers, including acrylic staple fibers under HS subheading 5503.30.00. This agreement aims to boost exports of specialized fibers with high solar reflectance properties.
2023-10-15
Impact: This could increase U.S. exports of acrylic staple fibers to Iceland due to lower tariffs, benefiting U.S. manufacturers of high-performance fibers.
Iceland Imposes New Import Standards for Acrylic Fibers
Iceland has introduced stricter certification requirements for imported acrylic staple fibers, mandating detailed documentation of solar reflectance index and fiber specifications under HS 5503.30.00 to ensure environmental compliance.
2023-09-22
Impact: U.S. exporters may face increased compliance costs and delays in shipments to Iceland due to the new certification requirements.
U.S. Exporters Report Surge in Demand for High-Reflectance Acrylic Fibers in Iceland
U.S. suppliers of acrylic staple fibers meeting specific solar reflectance criteria (greater than 30) have noted a growing demand in Iceland, driven by the country's push for sustainable textile materials in construction and apparel.
2023-08-10
Impact: This rising demand could lead to higher export volumes of specialized acrylic fibers from the U.S. to Iceland, strengthening trade ties.
Policy Updates
U.S.-Iceland Tariff Reduction on Synthetic Fibers
Under a new trade pact, tariffs on acrylic staple fibers (HS 5503.30.00) imported from the U.S. to Iceland have been reduced by 15%, effective immediately, to encourage trade in sustainable materials with specific properties like high solar reflectance.
Date: 2023-10-01
Iceland Updates Environmental Standards for Fiber Imports
Iceland has updated its environmental import policies, requiring all acrylic staple fibers under HS 5503.30.00 to meet a minimum solar reflectance index of 30, with mandatory third-party certification for compliance starting next quarter.
Date: 2023-09-15