Artificial filament tow

HS v2022 Code: 5502

About artificial filament tow

HS code 5502 covers the classification of artificial filament tow, which is a crucial component in the textile and apparel industries. Artificial filament tow refers to the continuous strands of synthetic fibers, such as rayon, acetate, or polyester, that are produced through various chemical and mechanical processes. This industry plays a significant role in the global economy, providing essential raw materials for the manufacturing of a wide range of textile products, from clothing and home furnishings to industrial applications.

Production process

The production of artificial filament tow typically involves the extrusion of synthetic polymers through small holes in a spinneret, creating continuous filaments. These filaments are then drawn, crimped, and cut into short, uniform lengths to form the tow. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the type of synthetic fiber being produced, but the overall process aims to create a consistent, high-quality tow that can be further processed into various textile products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of artificial filament tow include synthetic polymers, such as rayon, acetate, or polyester, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for the extrusion, drawing, and cutting processes. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or steam, and various chemical additives may be necessary to ensure the desired properties and characteristics of the final tow product.

Production outputs

The primary output of the artificial filament tow industry is, of course, the tow itself, which is then consumed by various downstream industries. These include the 5501 Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning industry, the 5503 Synthetic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning industry, and the 5504 Artificial staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning industry, all of which utilize artificial filament tow as a key raw material for the production of a wide range of textile products.

Family tree for artificial filament tow

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/55'>55: Man-made staple fibres</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5502'>5502: Artificial filament tow</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5501'>5501: Synthetic filament tow</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5503'>5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5504'>5504: Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5505'>5505: Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5506'>5506: Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5507'>5507: Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5508'>5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5509'>5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5510'>5510: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5511'>5511: Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5512'>5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5513'>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/v2022/5514'>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/v2022/5515'>5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5516'>5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres</a>"]

    B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/550210'>550210: Fibres; artificial filament tow of cellulose acetate</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/550290'>550290: Fibres; artificial filament tow, other than cellulose acetate</a>"]


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