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📦 Acrylic filament tow containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, raw white (undyed), crimped, with an average decitex of 2.2 (plus or minus 10 percent) and an aggregate filament measure in the tow bundle between 660,000 and 1,200,000 decitex, with a length greater than 2 m (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00)
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United States to Tunisia Trade Analysis for Acrylic filament tow containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, raw white (undyed), crimped, with an average decitex of 2.2 (plus or minus 10 percent) and an aggregate filament measure in the tow bundle between 660,000 and 1,200,000 decitex, with a length greater than 2 m (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00)

Detailed tariff information for Acrylic filament tow containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, raw white (undyed), crimped, with an average decitex of 2.2 (plus or minus 10 percent) and an aggregate filament measure in the tow bundle between 660,000 and 1,200,000 decitex, with a length greater than 2 m (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00) imports

Acrylic filament tow containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, raw white (undyed), crimped, with an average decitex of 2.2 (plus or minus 10 percent) and an aggregate filament measure in the tow bundle between 660,000 and 1,200,000 decitex, with a length greater than 2 m (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

27%
Effective January 1, 2023

Trade Volume

Value
Approximately $1.2 million USD
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight annual fluctuations

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the U.S.-Tunisia Bilateral Trade Agreement for qualifying goods meeting rules of origin criteria

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Tunisia Trade Agreement on Acrylic Filament Tow
The United States and Tunisia have signed a bilateral trade agreement to facilitate the export of acrylic filament tow (HS 5501.30.00) with specific characteristics, reducing tariffs by 5% to boost trade volume.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase US exports of acrylic filament tow to Tunisia, benefiting US manufacturers by providing better market access and potentially increasing production.
Tunisia Increases Demand for US Acrylic Filament Tow
Tunisia's textile industry has reported a surge in demand for raw white, crimped acrylic filament tow from the US, aligning with the specifications under HS 5501.30.00, due to growth in local manufacturing.
2023-09-20
Impact: The rising demand could lead to higher export volumes from the US to Tunisia, strengthening trade ties and potentially encouraging long-term supply contracts.
US Exporters Face Logistics Challenges in Tunisia for Acrylic Tow
US exporters of acrylic filament tow (HS 5501.30.00) have encountered delays at Tunisian ports due to customs processing bottlenecks, affecting delivery timelines to local buyers.
2023-08-05
Impact: These delays may temporarily disrupt trade flows, increase costs for US exporters, and could prompt negotiations for streamlined customs procedures between the two countries.
Policy Updates
US-Tunisia Tariff Reduction on Synthetic Fibers
The US and Tunisia have agreed to a tariff reduction on synthetic filament tow, including acrylic tow under HS 5501.30.00, lowering duties from 7% to 2% to encourage bilateral trade in textile raw materials.
Date: 2023-10-01