Kenya HS CodeHS Code 550130: Synthetic filament tow : Acrylic or modacrylic in Kenya
What is HS Code 550130 in Kenya
Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 550130 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Synthetic filament tow : Acrylic or modacrylic. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Kenya extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 550130 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5501: Synthetic filament tow.
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Kenya Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)
In Kenya, HS 550130 is classified under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.
Tariff schedule EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)
Local name EAC CET
Digits 8
Official source https://www.kra.go.ke/
Top Trading Product of HS Code 5501
Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 5501
1 550190: Other $24.2M2 550130: Acrylic or modacrylic $13.8M3 550140: Of polypropylene $2.5MFigures shown for 2025.
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1 550190: Other $87.3K2 550130: Acrylic or modacrylic $72.2K3 550140: Of polypropylene $45.8KFigures shown for 2025.
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HS Code 55013000
Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, acrylic or modacrylic
HS Code 550110
Synthetic filament tow : Of nylon or other polyamides
HS Code 550120
Synthetic filament tow : Of polyesters
HS Code 550140
Synthetic filament tow : Of polypropylene
HS Code 550190
Synthetic filament tow : Other
HS Code 550210
Artificial filament tow : Of cellulose acetate
HS Code 550290
Artificial filament tow : 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 550130 in Kenya?
HS code 550130 covers Synthetic filament tow : Acrylic or modacrylic in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5501 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.
Is HS code 550130 the same across all countries?
What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 550130?
Where can I officially look up HS code 550130 in Kenya?