Subheading · Section XI

5508.10: Of synthetic staple fibres

5508.10
  • FreeUK
  • 4%–5%EU
  • 100%Türkiye
  • 11.4%USA
  • US$599.7mWorld trade in 2024

5508.10 is a six-digit subheading of heading 5508, sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale, chapter 55.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 5508.10 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 5508.10 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 4% and 5% (average 4.5%).

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 5508.10 covers 4 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 100%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 5508.10; the duty is 11.4%.

World trade in these goods reached US$599.7m in 2024, up 0.2% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 62.3% of the total, ahead of Egypt.

Vietnam imported the most (US$42.7m).

The United Kingdom ranked 44th among 121 exporters with US$681.6k.

The United Kingdom imported US$3.4m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU 4% – 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 4.5% Türkiye 100% Statutory rate (Law 474) 4 tariff lines USA 11.4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 5508 10 00 00 Of synthetic staple fibres
  2. 5508 10 10 00 Not put up for retail sale Free
  3. 5508 10 90 00 Put up for retail sale Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 5508 10 Of synthetic staple fibres:
  2. 5508 10 10 Not put up for retail sale 4%—
  3. 5508 10 90 Put up for retail sale 5%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 5508.10 Sentetik devamsız liflerden:
  2. Perakende olarak satılacak hale getirilmemiş:
  3. 5508.10.10.00.11 Poliesterlerden 100%
  4. Diğerleri
  5. 5508.10.10.00.12 Akrilik 100%
  6. 5508.10.10.00.19 Diğerleri 100%
  7. 5508.10.90.00.00 Perakende olarak satılacak hale getirilmiş 100%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 5508.10.00.00 Of synthetic staple fibers (200) 11.4%kg

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

5508.10 · US$599.7m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$146.5kUS$146.5k+US$1.8m+US$6.9m+> US$19.4m

Exports: 121
  1. China: US$373.7m
  2. Egypt: US$26.8m
  3. Türkiye: US$22.5m
  4. Hong Kong SAR China: US$19.4m
  5. Germany: US$14.4m
  6. United States: US$13.8m
  7. Vietnam: US$12.6m
  8. Indonesia: US$10.5m
  9. South Korea: US$9.6m
  10. Honduras: US$7.8m
  11. France: US$6.9m
  12. India: US$5.7m
  13. Guatemala: US$5.4m
  14. Israel: US$4.4m
  15. Netherlands: US$4.2m
  16. Japan: US$4.1m
  17. Sri Lanka: US$3.9m
  18. Romania: US$3.9m
  19. Spain: US$3.6m
  20. Oman: US$3.1m
  21. Italy: US$3.1m
  22. Costa Rica: US$2.8m
  23. Thailand: US$2.7m
  24. El Salvador: US$2.5m
  25. Taiwan: US$2.5m
  26. Czechia: US$2.3m
  27. Hungary: US$2.2m
  28. Poland: US$1.8m
  29. Portugal: US$1.8m
  30. Belgium: US$1.8m
  31. Malaysia: US$1.8m
  32. Brazil: US$1.7m
  33. Austria: US$1.5m
  34. Mexico: US$1.4m
  35. Bangladesh: US$1.3m
  36. Tunisia: US$1.2m
  37. Cambodia: US$1.1m
  38. Slovenia: US$1.1m
  39. Morocco: US$954.7k
  40. Denmark: US$901.9k
  41. Bulgaria: US$796k
  42. Canada: US$737.8k
  43. Greece: US$681.7k
  44. United Kingdom: US$681.6k
  45. Pakistan: US$409.7k
  46. United Arab Emirates: US$363.3k
  47. Colombia: US$322.6k
  48. Lithuania: US$256.6k
  49. Togo: US$219.6k
  50. Kenya: US$203.8k
  51. Russia: US$201k
  52. South Africa: US$197.2k
  53. Latvia: US$151k
  54. Sweden: US$149.1k
  55. Slovakia: US$146.5k
  56. Moldova: US$135.9k
  57. Singapore: US$123.3k
  58. North Macedonia: US$108.3k
  59. Jordan: US$108k
  60. Chile: US$106.4k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$373.7m 62.3%
2 Egypt US$26.8m 4.5%
3 Türkiye US$22.5m 3.7%
4 Hong Kong SAR China US$19.4m 3.2%
5 Germany US$14.4m 2.4%
6 United States US$13.8m 2.3%
7 Vietnam US$12.6m 2.1%
8 Indonesia US$10.5m 1.8%
9 South Korea US$9.6m 1.6%
10 Honduras US$7.8m 1.3%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Vietnam US$42.7m 7.1%
2 Cambodia US$39.7m 6.6%
3 Russia US$30.5m 5.1%
4 Türkiye US$30.2m 5%
5 Bangladesh US$24.3m 4.1%
6 Indonesia US$19.2m 3.2%
7 Hong Kong SAR China US$18.2m 3%
8 Iran US$15.1m 2.5%
9 Kyrgyzstan US$14.7m 2.5%
10 Ghana US$13.9m 2.3%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for of synthetic staple fibres?

Of synthetic staple fibres fall under HS subheading 5508.10, part of heading 5508, in section XI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on of synthetic staple fibres in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 5508.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on of synthetic staple fibres in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 5508.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4% to 5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most of synthetic staple fibres?

China, with US$373.7m in 2024 (62.3% of world exports).