Import duty / Chapter 55 / Heading 5501
Heading 5501 covers 6 tariff lines in LoadLoom's table; 6 of them clear duty-free under USMCA for goods made in Canada, the US or Mexico. Published US and Canadian rates below, verified October 2026. Pick the line that matches your goods for the worked example and border steps.
| HS code | Goods | US duty | Canada duty | USMCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5501.11 | Fibres; synthetic filament tow, of nylon or other polyamides, of aramids | 7.5% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 5501.19 | Fibres; synthetic filament tow, of nylon or other polyamides, of other than aramids | 7.5% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 5501.20 | Fibres; synthetic filament tow, of polyesters | 7.5% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 5501.30 | Fibres; synthetic filament tow, acrylic or modacrylic | 7.5% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 5501.40 | Fibres; synthetic filament tow, of polypropylene | 7.5% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 5501.90 | Fibres; synthetic filament tow, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5501 | 7.5% | Free | Free with certificate |
This page is a free reference for shippers, not a customs ruling. Final classification and duty are determined by the licensed customs broker at entry, and government amounts are always billed at actual. Rates change with each tariff edition and trade action.
