HS Code 5503.30.00.00
Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Acrylic or modacrylic
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
Free
About HS Code 5503.30.00.00
HS code 5503.30.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Acrylic or modacrylic. It falls under Chapter 55 — Man-made staple fibres of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 5503 and subheading 5503.30. This code is used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to determine customs duties, taxes, and regulatory compliance when you import into Canada.
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for 5503.30.00.00 is Free. This means no customs duty is charged regardless of the country of origin, though GST/HST and other applicable taxes still apply. 20 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 20 offer duty-free access (for example: Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff, Least Developed Country Tariff, General Preferential Tariff, United States Tariff, Mexico Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 5503.30.00.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 5503.30.00.00 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (Free) | $0 |
| GST (5%) | $500 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $10,500 |
Illustrative example. Does not include surtaxes, SIMA, excise duties, freight, provincial HST/PST, or trade-agreement exemptions. Use our calculator for an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions about HS Code 5503.30.00.00
What is HS code 5503.30.00.00?
HS code 5503.30.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Acrylic or modacrylic". It sits under Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 5503.30.00.00?
Imports classified under HS code 5503.30.00.00 are duty-free at the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rate. You still pay GST/HST and other applicable taxes. Use our calculator to see the full landed cost.
Can I import 5503.30.00.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 5503.30.00.00 is duty-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) when the goods originate in the US or Mexico and you provide a valid certification of origin. GST/HST still applies on import.
Does CETA apply to HS code 5503.30.00.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 5503.30.00.00 from the European Union enter Canada duty-free under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with a valid origin declaration from the EU exporter.
What surtaxes or SIMA duties apply to HS code 5503.30.00.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 5503.30.00.00. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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20 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CCoFTA | Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CEPT | Canada-EFTA Preferential Tariff | Free |
| CETA | Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Free |
| CHFTA | Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CIAT | Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff | Free |
| CJFTA | Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CKFTA | Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPaFTA | Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPFTA | Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CUKTCA | Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement | Free |
| CT | Chile Tariff | Free |
| CCCT | Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff | Free |
| CPTPP | Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership | Free |
| CRT | Costa Rica Tariff | Free |
| GPT | General Preferential Tariff | Free |
| IT | Iceland Tariff | Free |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
| MT | Mexico Tariff | Free |
| UAT | Ukraine Tariff | Free |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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Other codes under chapter 55
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5503.11.00.00 | Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Of nylon or other polyamides: - Of aramids | Free |
| 5503.19.00.00 | Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Of nylon or other polyamides: - Other | Free |
| 5503.20.00 | Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Of polyesters | Free |
| 5503.20.00.14 | Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Of polyesters - Polyester staple fibres, measuring 3.3 decitex or less, of a length exceeding 31 mm but not exceeding 60 mm, for use in the manufacture of staple fibre yarn; Solely of phosphated polyesters, for use in the manufacture of curtain, drapery, blanket or upholstery fabrics; Polyesters, hollow, treated with silicone, crimped staple fibres of lengths ranging from 6.5 to 7.0 cm, measuring 14 decitex or more but not exceeding 18 decitex, for use in the manufacture of upholstered furniture; Crimped, staple, bi-component fibres of lengths ranging from 1 cm to 10 cm, measuring not more than 25 decitex, composed solely of polyester polymers, for use in the manufacture of thermally bonded nonwovens or thermally bonded wadding; Solely of polyester fibres, of lengths ranging from 1 cm to 11 cm, measuring not more than 50 decitex, for use in the manufacture of thermally or resin bonded nonwovens or wadding, needle-punched nonwovens, carded or garnetted waddings, or saturated or air-laid nonwoven waddings: - Crimped, staple, bi-component fibres of lengths ranging from 1 cm to 10 cm, measuring not more than 25 decitex, composed solely of polyester polymers, for use in the manufacture of thermally bonded nonwovens or thermally bonded wadding | Free |
| 5503.20.00.15 | Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Of polyesters - Polyester staple fibres, measuring 3.3 decitex or less, of a length exceeding 31 mm but not exceeding 60 mm, for use in the manufacture of staple fibre yarn; Solely of phosphated polyesters, for use in the manufacture of curtain, drapery, blanket or upholstery fabrics; Polyesters, hollow, treated with silicone, crimped staple fibres of lengths ranging from 6.5 to 7.0 cm, measuring 14 decitex or more but not exceeding 18 decitex, for use in the manufacture of upholstered furniture; Crimped, staple, bi-component fibres of lengths ranging from 1 cm to 10 cm, measuring not more than 25 decitex, composed solely of polyester polymers, for use in the manufacture of thermally bonded nonwovens or thermally bonded wadding; Solely of polyester fibres, of lengths ranging from 1 cm to 11 cm, measuring not more than 50 decitex, for use in the manufacture of thermally or resin bonded nonwovens or wadding, needle-punched nonwovens, carded or garnetted waddings, or saturated or air-laid nonwoven waddings: - Solely of polyester fibres, of lengths ranging from 1 cm to 11 cm, measuring not more than 50 decitex, for use in the manufacture of thermally or resin bonded nonwovens or wadding, needle-punched nonwovens, carded or garnetted waddings, or saturated or air-laid nonwoven waddings | Free |
| 5503.20.00.19 | Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Of polyesters - Polyester staple fibres, measuring 3.3 decitex or less, of a length exceeding 31 mm but not exceeding 60 mm, for use in the manufacture of staple fibre yarn; Solely of phosphated polyesters, for use in the manufacture of curtain, drapery, blanket or upholstery fabrics; Polyesters, hollow, treated with silicone, crimped staple fibres of lengths ranging from 6.5 to 7.0 cm, measuring 14 decitex or more but not exceeding 18 decitex, for use in the manufacture of upholstered furniture; Crimped, staple, bi-component fibres of lengths ranging from 1 cm to 10 cm, measuring not more than 25 decitex, composed solely of polyester polymers, for use in the manufacture of thermally bonded nonwovens or thermally bonded wadding; Solely of polyester fibres, of lengths ranging from 1 cm to 11 cm, measuring not more than 50 decitex, for use in the manufacture of thermally or resin bonded nonwovens or wadding, needle-punched nonwovens, carded or garnetted waddings, or saturated or air-laid nonwoven waddings: - Other | Free |
| 5503.20.00.91 | Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Of polyesters - Other: - Measuring 13.2 decitex or more | Free |
| 5503.20.00.92 | Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Of polyesters - Other: - Measuring 3.3 decitex or more, but less than 13.2 decitex | Free |
| 5503.20.00.93 | Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Of polyesters - Other: - Measuring less than 3.3 decitex | Free |
| 5503.40.00.00 | Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Of polypropylene | Free |
| 5503.90.00.00 | Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. - Other | Free |