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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 48 and 60 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index less than 10 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
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United States to Ireland 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 48 and 60 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index less than 10 (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 48 and 60 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index less than 10 (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 48 and 60 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index less than 10 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

4.0%
Effective 2023-01-01
View general trade relationship between United States and Ireland

Trade Volume

Value
Approximately €2.5 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight growth due to demand in textile industries

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0.0%
Applicable under the EU-US Trade and Tariff Agreement for qualifying goods with proper certification and origin documentation.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Ireland Trade Agreement on Acrylic Staple Fibers
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Ireland has reduced tariffs on acrylic staple fibers (HS 5503.30.00) meeting specific criteria, boosting exports from Ireland to the US.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase the volume of acrylic staple fiber imports from Ireland to the US by 15% over the next year, benefiting US textile manufacturers with lower input costs.
US Importer Certification Challenges for Acrylic Fibers
US Customs has reported delays in processing certifications for acrylic staple fibers from Ireland due to discrepancies in solar reflectance index documentation.
2023-09-20
Impact: Delays may temporarily disrupt supply chains for US companies relying on these specific fibers from Ireland, potentially increasing costs due to storage and late deliveries.
Ireland Boosts Production of Specialized Acrylic Fibers
Irish manufacturers have ramped up production of acrylic staple fibers with specific decitex and length specifications to meet growing US demand under HS 5503.30.00.
2023-08-05
Impact: Increased production in Ireland could lead to a more stable supply for US importers, potentially lowering prices due to higher availability.
Policy Updates
US Tariff Reduction on Acrylic Staple Fibers
The US Trade Representative announced a temporary tariff reduction on acrylic staple fibers under HS 5503.30.00 imported from Ireland, lowering the rate from 4.5% to 2% until December 2024 to encourage trade.
Date: 2023-10-01
Ireland Export Compliance Update
Ireland updated its export certification process for acrylic staple fibers, requiring stricter documentation of solar reflectance index and water content to align with US import standards under HS 5503.30.00.
Date: 2023-07-15