Germany HS Code

HS Code 5503900020: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (excl. those of polypropylene, acrylic, modacrylic, polyesters, nylon or other polyamides) : Poly(vinyl alcohol) fibres, whether or not acetalized in Germany

Q: Is HS code 5503900020 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 5503900020 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Germany under CN / TARIC / EZT and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Germany use to classify HS code 5503900020?

Germany classifies products under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT; locally Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), which extends HS codes to 11 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 5503900020 in Germany?

The official source is https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 5503900020 in Germany

Under Germany's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), HS Code 5503900020 is classified as Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (excl. those of polypropylene, acrylic, modacrylic, polyesters, nylon or other polyamides) : Poly(vinyl alcohol) fibres, whether or not acetalized. Germany's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 11 digits with national subdivisions. 5503900020 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.

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Classification Path of HS Code 5503900020 in Germany

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

HS Code 5503

Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

HS Code 5503900020

Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (excl. those of polypropylene, acrylic, modacrylic, polyesters, nylon or other polyamides) : Poly(vinyl alcohol) fibres, whether or not acetalized

Germany Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

In Germany, HS 5503900020 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)) — a 11-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

Local name Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)

Digits 11

Official source https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5503

Top Germany import Product Under HS Code 5503

1 550320: Of polyesters $217.0M 2 550340: Of polypropylene $100.8M 3 550390: Other $50.7M

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Top Germany export Product Under HS Code 5503

1 5503XX: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning $174.5M 2 550319: Of nylon or other polyamides : Other $39.2M 3 550340: Of polypropylene $10.2M

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Related HS Code to Germany Other Synthetic Staple Fibres (5503900020)

HS Code 5503900090

Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (excl. those of polypropylene, acrylic, modacrylic, polyesters, nylon or other polyamides) : Other

HS Code 550311

Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Of nylon or other polyamides : Of aramids

HS Code 550319

Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Of nylon or other polyamides : Other

HS Code 550320

Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Of polyesters

HS Code 550330

Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Acrylic or modacrylic

HS Code 550340

Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Of polypropylene

HS Code 550110

Synthetic filament tow : Of nylon or other polyamides

HS Code 550120

Synthetic filament tow : Of polyesters

HS Code 550130

Synthetic filament tow : Acrylic or modacrylic

HS Code 550140

Synthetic filament tow : Of polypropylene

5503900020 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 5503900020 in Germany?

HS code 5503900020 covers Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (excl. those of polypropylene, acrylic, modacrylic, polyesters, nylon or other polyamides) : Poly(vinyl alcohol) fibres, whether or not acetalized in Germany. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5503 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under CN / TARIC / EZT.

Is HS code 5503900020 the same across all countries?

What system does Germany use to classify HS code 5503900020?

Where can I officially look up HS code 5503900020 in Germany?