HS Code 5505
Waste of Man-Made Fibres
HS code 5505 covers waste products, including noils and yarn waste, derived from synthetic or artificial man-made fibres during manufacturing or garnetting.
4-digit Section XIFCL
HS Code 5505 — Waste of Man-Made Fibres
This code includes the discards from the production of synthetic and artificial fibres. It covers yarn waste, tangled bundles known as noils, and fibres recovered from fabric scraps, often recycled back into textiles.
What's included
- Nylon yarn waste
- Polyester fibre noils
- Garnetted stock of man-made fibres
- Rayon waste
What's excluded
- Cotton waste → use
5202(Natural cotton waste is classified in chapter 52.)
Common examples
- Shredded polyester fabric waste
- Production scraps of nylon filament
- Acrylic yarn spinning waste
Frequently asked questions
What is garnetted stock?
It is fibre obtained by tearing apart rags or yarn waste using a garnett machine to make it reusable for spinning or padding.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Environmental import permits for waste may be required in some jurisdictions.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: USA, Germany, China
- Top importers: India, Vietnam, Pakistan
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Key takeaway
Waste classification depends on the fibre type; ensure synthetic origin is documented.
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