HS Code 5502Artificial filament tow
2 six-digit codes · Heading 2 of 16 in Chapter 55 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
This page shows how to pick the right subheading, how it differs from nearby headings, and where to find real shipment records.
Heading 5502 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Artificial filament tow” classify either at 550210 or at 550290, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 2 of 16 in Chapter 55, Man-made staple fibres, which runs to 110 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 5502 covers
HS stands for Harmonized System. It is the tariff classification that customs offices use to name goods in trade. Each code has a fixed place in a tree. You may also see this heading written as HSN code 5502. It points to the same goods.
The first two digits show the chapter. Here that is Chapter 55, which sits inside the textile group of Section XI. Four digits make a heading, and heading 5502 is for artificial filament tow. Six digits make a subheading, which is the level where most export and import records are filed.
The name tells you what belongs here. The fibre is artificial, and it is in filament tow form, not cut staple form. If your goods do not match both parts, look at a nearby heading.
HS 5502 subheadings: 550210 and 550290
Choosing between the two codes is a question about one thing: what the tow is made of.
Use 550210 when the product is cellulose acetate filament tow. This is the specific code. If your tow is cellulose acetate, it belongs here.
Use 550290 when the product is artificial filament tow of any other kind. This is the "other" code. It only applies after you have ruled out cellulose acetate.
- 550210: artificial filament tow of cellulose acetate
- 550290: artificial filament tow, other than cellulose acetate
- Check the fibre type on the product sheet or the supplier's paperwork before you choose.
5502 vs 5501, 5504 and 5507: artificial or synthetic, tow or staple
Two words decide which heading fits: artificial or synthetic, and tow or staple.
The form is the same, but the fibre group is different. That is the whole difference between 5501 and 5502.
Headings 5504 and 5507 are artificial too, but they are staple fibres, not tow. The synthetic version of the unprocessed group is heading 5503.
National tariffs often go further than six digits, and duty rules differ by country. Confirm the final code and any duty with your local customs office. The HS code classifier can help you narrow down the heading first.
HS code 5502 import and export data: find buyers and suppliers
A code tells you what a product is called. Shipment records tell you who trades it. For artificial filament tow, the records filed under 550210 and 550290 are the place to look.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. To find buyers for artificial filament tow, start with the import side. To find suppliers, start with the export side. Then compare the two to see which firms and routes repeat.
Other headings in Chapter 55
If 5502 is not the right fit, these headings are the closest neighbours. Each page lists its own subheadings.
- HS 5516 covers woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres.
Related
- Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres
- HS 5501 Synthetic filament tow
- HS 5504 Artificial staple fibres, not carded
- HS 5507 Artificial staple fibres, carded or combed
- HS 5503 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded
- HS 5516 Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres
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Nearby headings in Chapter 55
- 5501Synthetic filament tow6 codes
- 5503Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for…6 codes
- 5504Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for…2 codes
- 5505Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres2 codes
- 5506Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning5 codes
- 5507Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning1 code
- 5508Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale2 codes
- 5509Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for…18 codes
- 5510Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for…5 codes
- 5511Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale3 codes
- 5512Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of…6 codes
- 5513Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight…11 codes
Who ships under 5502?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5502: common questions
What does HS 550290 cover?
Use it only when 550210 does not fit.
What is the difference between HS 5501 and 5502?
Both are tow, but the fibre group differs.
What is the parent category of HS 5502?
Its parent is Chapter 55, which belongs to the textile group of Section XI. Chapter 55 is the home of man-made staple fibres and related goods.
Where can I find HS 5502 import and export data?
Use the import data and export data pages on EximDataX and search by this HS code. The section above explains what the records show.
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