HS 5501: Synthetic filament tow

General Rate
0%
Sub-codes
19
GST
10%
Chapter

HS Codes Under Heading 5501

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
5501-1Of nylon or other polyamides:0%
5501-11Of aramids:0%
5501-11-10Goods, as follows: (a) coated or covered with plastics; (b) encased within a sheath of braided or plaited natural or synthetic fibreskg5%
5501-11-90Otherkg0%
5501-19Other:0%
5501-19-10Goods, as follows: (a) coated or covered with plastics; (b) encased within a sheath of braided or plaited natural or synthetic fibreskg5%
5501-19-90Otherkg0%
5501-20Of polyesters:0%
5501-20-10Goods, as follows: (a) coated or covered with plastics; (b) encased within a sheath of braided or plaited natural or synthetic fibreskg5%
5501-20-90Otherkg0%
5501-30Acrylic or modacrylic:0%
5501-30-10Goods, as follows: (a) coated or covered with plastics; (b) encased within a sheath of braided or plaited natural or synthetic fibreskg5%
5501-30-90Otherkg0%
5501-40Of polypropylene:0%
5501-40-10Goods, as follows: (a) coated or covered with plastics; (b) encased within a sheath of braided or plaited natural or synthetic fibreskg5%
5501-40-90Otherkg0%
5501-90Other:0%
5501-90-10Goods, as follows: (a) coated or covered with plastics; (b) encased within a sheath of braided or plaited natural or synthetic fibreskg5%
5501-90-90Otherkg0%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 5501 products:

Classification Guidance

Heading 5501 belongs to Chapter 55 in Section XI (Textiles and textile articles).

View Chapter 55 classification notes
Note 1. 5501 and 5502 apply only to man-made filament tow, consisting of parallel filaments of a uniform length equal to the length of the tow, meeting the following specifications: a. Length of tow exceeding 2 m; b. Twist less than 5 turns per metre; c. Measuring per filament less than 67 decitex; d. Synthetic filament tow only: the tow must be drawn, that is to say, be incapable of being stretched by more than 100% of its length; e. Total measurement of tow more than 20 000 decitex.

Important

Rates shown are general (MFN) duty rates. Total landed cost includes GST (10% on CIF + duty), Import Processing Charge ($50-

92), and biosecurity levy ($46.20-$73.56). Goods valued under AUD
,000 may qualify for the Low Value Imported Goods threshold. Use the calculator for a complete breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on synthetic filament tow in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 5501 (Synthetic filament tow) is 0%. Preferential rates may be available under 17 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 5501?

There are 19 statistical codes under heading 5501 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

Get the total landed cost for HS 5501 — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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