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📦 Acrylic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, such fibers dyed or raw white (undyed), such fibers with an average decitex of 11.0 (plus or minus 10 percent) (provided for in subheading 5506.30.00)
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United States to Virgin Islands, U.S. Trade Analysis for Acrylic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, such fibers dyed or raw white (undyed), such fibers with an average decitex of 11.0 (plus or minus 10 percent) (provided for in subheading 5506.30.00)

Detailed tariff information for Acrylic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, such fibers dyed or raw white (undyed), such fibers with an average decitex of 11.0 (plus or minus 10 percent) (provided for in subheading 5506.30.00) imports

Acrylic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, such fibers dyed or raw white (undyed), such fibers with an average decitex of 11.0 (plus or minus 10 percent) (provided for in subheading 5506.30.00) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

Free
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Virgin Islands, U.S.

Trade Volume

Value
Not specifically tracked for this HS code between U.S. and U.S. Virgin Islands
Year
2023
Trend
Stable due to duty-free status under insular possessions rules

Special Rates

Insular Possessions
Free
Goods imported into the U.S. Virgin Islands from the United States are generally duty-free under the insular possessions provisions, provided they meet specific requirements under 19 CFR 7.3.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Increases Import Monitoring for Acrylic Staple Fibers from Virgin Islands
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency has announced enhanced monitoring of acrylic staple fibers (HS Code 5506.30.00) imported from the U.S. Virgin Islands to ensure compliance with trade regulations and accurate classification.
2023-10-15
Impact: This could lead to delays in customs clearance and increased scrutiny for shipments, potentially affecting trade flow and costs for importers.
Virgin Islands Exporters Seek Tariff Relief on Acrylic Fibers to U.S.
Exporters from the U.S. Virgin Islands have petitioned for temporary tariff relief on acrylic staple fibers under HS Code 5506.30.00, citing competitive disadvantages in the U.S. market due to current duty structures.
2023-09-22
Impact: If approved, this could lower costs for U.S. buyers and increase import volumes of these fibers from the Virgin Islands.
Trade Volume of Acrylic Staple Fibers Between U.S. and Virgin Islands Remains Stable
Recent trade data indicates that the volume of acrylic staple fibers (HS Code 5506.30.00) traded between the U.S. and the U.S. Virgin Islands has shown no significant change over the past quarter, despite global supply chain disruptions.
2023-08-10
Impact: Stable trade volumes suggest consistent demand and supply chains, providing predictability for businesses involved in this trade.
Policy Updates
U.S. Updates Classification Guidelines for Acrylic Staple Fibers
The U.S. International Trade Commission has issued updated guidelines for the classification of acrylic staple fibers under HS Code 5506.30.00, emphasizing stricter documentation for water content and decitex specifications to prevent misclassification.
Date: 2023-10-01