HS 5501 — Synthetic filament tow
HS heading 5501 (Synthetic filament tow) spans 2 products in U.S. import records, with 15,546 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported are Synthetic filament tow of polyesters and Acrylic or modacrylic.
Part of Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/heading/5501
Products under this heading
| HS | Product | Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| 550120 | Synthetic filament tow of polyesters | 14,313 |
| 550130 | Acrylic or modacrylic | 1,233 |
Frequently asked questions about HS 5501
What is HS code 5501?
HS 5501 covers synthetic filament tow. It is a 4-digit heading in chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres) of the Harmonized System, with 2 six-digit subheadings that appear in U.S. import records.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS 5501?
ImportDoor has 15,546 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under HS heading 5501, updated monthly.
What is the most imported product under HS 5501?
Synthetic filament tow of polyesters (HS 550120) leads with 14,313 shipments, followed by Acrylic or modacrylic (HS 550130).