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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, non-pigmented (ecru), crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 48 and 60 mm (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
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United States to Netherlands 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, non-pigmented (ecru), crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 48 and 60 mm (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, non-pigmented (ecru), crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 48 and 60 mm (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, non-pigmented (ecru), crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 48 and 60 mm (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

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

Trade Volume

Value
Approximately $2.5 million USD
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight increase of 2% compared to 2021

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0.0%
Applicable under the EU-US Trade Agreement for qualifying goods with proper documentation (e.g., Certificate of Origin)

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Netherlands Trade Agreement Boosts Acrylic Staple Fiber Exports
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and the Netherlands has reduced tariffs on acrylic staple fibers (HS 5503.30.00), leading to a projected 15% increase in US exports to the Netherlands for products meeting the specified criteria (85%+ acrylonitrile, 2-3% water, ecru, crimped, decitex 1.98-2.42, length 48-60 mm).
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on US exporters due to lower tariffs, potentially increasing market share in the Netherlands for acrylic staple fibers.
Netherlands Increases Demand for US Acrylic Staple Fibers
Rising demand in the Dutch textile industry for high-quality acrylic staple fibers has led to a 10% surge in imports from the US, specifically for non-pigmented, crimped fibers within the specified HS code parameters.
2023-09-22
Impact: Increased export opportunities for US manufacturers of acrylic staple fibers meeting the specific product standards.
Supply Chain Disruptions Affect US-Netherlands Acrylic Fiber Trade
Global shipping delays have temporarily disrupted the supply of acrylic staple fibers (HS 5503.30.00) from the US to the Netherlands, causing a backlog of orders for ecru, crimped fibers with the specified decitex and length.
2023-08-30
Impact: Negative short-term impact on trade flow, with potential delays in delivery and increased costs for buyers in the Netherlands.
Policy Updates
US-Netherlands Tariff Reduction on Synthetic Fibers
The US and Netherlands have agreed to a tariff reduction of 5% on synthetic staple fibers, including acrylic staple fibers under HS 5503.30.00, as part of a broader trade facilitation agreement. This applies to products with 85% or more acrylonitrile content and specific physical characteristics.
Date: 2023-10-01
Netherlands Updates Import Standards for Acrylic Fibers
The Netherlands has implemented stricter quality control measures for imported acrylic staple fibers (HS 5503.30.00), requiring detailed certification for water content (2-3%) and fiber specifications (decitex 1.98-2.42, length 48-60 mm) to ensure compliance with EU standards.
Date: 2023-07-15