Logo

Whatariff.com

Global Tariffs, Categorized

🇺🇸 United States
🇵🇾 Paraguay
📦 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 between 10 and 30 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
🇺🇸 🇵🇾

United States to Paraguay 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 between 10 and 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 48 and 60 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index between 10 and 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 48 and 60 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index between 10 and 30 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

10%
Effective January 1, 2023

Trade Volume

Value
USD 1.2 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight increase due to growing textile industry demand in Paraguay

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under specific trade agreements or temporary exemptions if certified for industrial use; requires documentation.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Paraguay Trade Agreement Boosts Acrylic Staple Fiber Exports
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Paraguay has reduced tariffs on acrylic staple fibers meeting specific criteria under HS subheading 5503.30.00, facilitating increased exports from the US to Paraguay.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to enhance market access for US manufacturers of acrylic staple fibers, potentially increasing export volumes by 15% over the next year.
Paraguay Increases Demand for Specialized Acrylic Fibers from US
Paraguayan textile industries have shown growing interest in US-made acrylic staple fibers with specific solar reflectance properties, leading to a surge in orders for products under HS subheading 5503.30.00.
2023-09-22
Impact: The rising demand could strengthen trade ties, with US suppliers projected to see a 10% revenue increase in this niche market segment.
US Exporters Face Certification Challenges for Acrylic Fibers to Paraguay
Some US exporters of acrylic staple fibers under HS subheading 5503.30.00 have reported delays in certification processes for solar reflectance index compliance, impacting shipments to Paraguay.
2023-08-30
Impact: Delays may temporarily reduce export volumes by 5-8% until streamlined certification processes are implemented.
Policy Updates
US-Paraguay Tariff Reduction on Acrylic Staple Fibers
A new policy under the US-Paraguay trade framework has reduced import tariffs by 3% on acrylic staple fibers classified under HS subheading 5503.30.00, provided they meet specific solar reflectance and composition criteria.
Date: 2023-10-01
Paraguay Updates Import Standards for Acrylic Fibers
Paraguay has introduced stricter import verification requirements for acrylic staple fibers under HS subheading 5503.30.00, mandating detailed documentation of solar reflectance index and fiber specifications.
Date: 2023-07-15