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HS 5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

General Rate
0%
Sub-codes
7
GST
10%
Chapter
55

HS Codes Under Heading 5503

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
5503-1Of nylon or other polyamides:—0%
5503-11-00Of aramidskg0%
5503-19-00Otherkg0%
5503-20-00Of polyesterskg0%
5503-30-00Acrylic or modacrylickg0%
5503-40-00Of polypropylenekg0%
5503-90-00Otherkg0%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 5503 products:

AgreementTypical RateCountries
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement0%BRN, IDN, KHM, LAO, MMR, MYS, NZL, PHL, SGP, THA, VNM
Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement0%CHL
Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement0%HKG
Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement1.4%IND
Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement0%NZL
Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement0%ARE
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement0%GBR
China-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%CHN
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership0%BRN, CAN, CHL, JPN, MEX, MYS, NZL, PER, SGP, VNM, GBR
Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement0%IDN
Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement0%JPN
Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%KOR
Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%MYS
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership0%BRN, CHN, JPN, KHM, KOR, LAO, NZL, SGP, THA, VNM, IDN, PHL, MMR, MYS
Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%THA
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Classification Guidance

Heading 5503 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 staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 5503 (Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning) is 0%. Preferential rates may be available under 15 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 5503?

There are 7 statistical codes under heading 5503 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

Get the total landed cost for HS 5503 — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other Headings in Chapter 55

5501: Synthetic filament tow5502: Artificial filament tow5504: Artificial staple fibres, not ...5505: Waste (including noils, yarn w...5506: Synthetic staple fibres, carde...5507: Artificial staple fibres, card...5508: Sewing thread of man-made stap...5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread...5510: Yarn (other than sewing thread...5511: Yarn (other than sewing thread...
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