| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5504100000 | Doc | 41.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5504900000 | Doc | 59.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5505200000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3913905000 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3913901000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3914006000 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3914002000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3901909000 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3901905501 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926904000 | Doc | 32.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926904000 | Doc | 32.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Viscose
Viscose is a semi-synthetic rayon fiber made from wood pulp. It is a versatile fiber known for its soft drape and luster, often used as a silk or cotton substitute.
Material
Viscose is regenerated cellulose fiber. The process involves dissolving wood pulp (typically from beech, pine, or eucalyptus trees) into a viscous solution – hence the name “viscose.” This solution is then forced through spinnerets to form filaments, which are subsequently processed into fibers. It is neither wholly natural nor synthetic, placing it in the category of regenerated fibers.
Purpose
Viscose is primarily used in the textile industry for clothing, home furnishings, and industrial applications. Its ability to mimic the feel and appearance of silk, cotton, linen, and wool makes it a popular choice for a wide range of products.
Function
- Drape: Viscose exhibits excellent drape, making it suitable for flowing garments.
- Absorbency: It is highly absorbent, providing comfort in warm weather.
- Softness: The fiber has a soft, smooth texture.
- Color Retention: Viscose readily accepts dyes, resulting in vibrant and long-lasting colors.
- Breathability: It offers good breathability, enhancing comfort.
Usage Scenarios
- Clothing: Dresses, blouses, skirts, linings, scarves, and undergarments.
- Home Furnishings: Curtains, upholstery, bed sheets, and pillowcases.
- Industrial Applications: Tire cord, cellophane, and non-woven fabrics.
- Hygiene Products: Used in some disposable wipes and sanitary products.
Common Types
- Regular Viscose: The standard form, offering good overall properties.
- Modal: A type of viscose known for its superior softness and strength, often used in underwear and sleepwear. It is more resistant to shrinkage and fading than regular viscose.
- Lyocell (Tencel): A more environmentally friendly type of viscose produced using a closed-loop solvent system. It is known for its exceptional softness, strength, and sustainable production process.
- Cupro: Made from cotton linter, cupro has a silky feel and is often used as a lining fabric.
- HCS (High Count Staple) Viscose: Offers improved strength and reduced fuzziness.
The declared goods are gem viscose, which refers to viscose rayon fibers potentially used in the creation of imitation gemstones or other decorative applications. Viscose rayon is an artificial staple fiber.
The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided reference material:
- 5504100000: Artificial staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: Of viscose rayon. This code specifically covers viscose rayon staple fibers that have not undergone further processing for spinning. The basic tariff is 4.3%, with an additional tariff of 7.5%. After April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30.0%, resulting in a total tariff of 41.8%.
- 3926904000: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Imitation gemstones. If the gem viscose is processed into imitation gemstones, this HS code applies. The basic tariff is 2.8%, with no additional tariff currently, but a 30.0% additional tariff will be applied after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 32.8%. This code appears twice in the reference material.
Regarding HS code 3926904000, please note that after April 2, 2025, the additional tariff will increase to 30.0%.