Artificial filament tow

HS v2017 Code: 5502

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
55	02	n/a

Code	5502
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	55

Ancestor Codes: Man-made staple fibres

This Code: Artificial filament tow

Child Codes: Fibres; artificial filament tow of cellulose acetate; Fibres; artificial filament tow, other than cellulose acetate

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Synthetic filament tow; Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres; Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

About artificial filament tow

HS code 5502 covers artificial filament tow, a crucial raw material used in the production of various textile products. This industry plays a significant role in the global textile supply chain, providing the necessary inputs for the manufacture of fabrics, yarns, and other textile-based goods. The artificial filament tow industry is closely tied to the broader textile and apparel sectors, which are major contributors to the global economy.

Production process

The production of artificial filament tow typically involves the extrusion of synthetic polymers, such as polyester or nylon, through spinnerets to create continuous filaments. These filaments are then gathered and processed into a tow, which can be further processed into staple fibers or used directly in the production of textiles and other products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the artificial filament tow industry include synthetic polymers, such as polyester or nylon, as well as specialized machinery for the extrusion and processing of the filaments. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are necessary to power the production facilities.

Production outputs

The primary output of the artificial filament tow industry is the tow itself, which is then consumed by various downstream industries. These include the production of 5501 Synthetic staple fibers, 5503 Artificial staple fibers, and 5402 Synthetic filament yarn, all of which are essential inputs for the textile and apparel manufacturing sectors.

Family tree for artificial filament tow

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/55'>55: Man-made staple fibres</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5502'>5502: Artificial filament tow</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5501'>5501: Synthetic filament tow</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5503'>5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5504'>5504: Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5505'>5505: Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5506'>5506: Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5507'>5507: Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5508'>5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5509'>5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5510'>5510: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5511'>5511: Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5512'>5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5513'>5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5514'>5514: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5515'>5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5516'>5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres</a>"]

    B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550210'>550210: Fibres; artificial filament tow of cellulose acetate</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550290'>550290: Fibres; artificial filament tow, other than cellulose acetate</a>"]


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