Kenya HS CodeHS Code 55039000: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (excl. those of polypropylene, acrylic, modacrylic, polyesters, nylon or other polyamides) in Kenya
What is HS Code 55039000 in Kenya
Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 55039000 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). Kenya's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 55039000 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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Kenya Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)
In Kenya, HS 55039000 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 5503
Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 5503
1 550330: Acrylic or modacrylic $7.8M2 550320: Of polyesters $2.4M3 550390: Other $199.0KFigures shown for 2025.
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1 550320: Of polyesters $343.9K2 550340: Of polypropylene $47.6K3 550319: Of nylon or other polyamides : Other $1.6KFigures shown for 2025.
For more 2026 recent data, search for Kenya export trade recordsRelated HS Code to Kenya Other Synthetic Staple Fibres (55039000)
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
HS Code 550190
Synthetic filament tow : Other
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 55039000 in Kenya?
HS code 55039000 covers Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (excl. those of polypropylene, acrylic, modacrylic, polyesters, nylon or other polyamides) in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5503 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.
Is HS code 55039000 the same across all countries?
What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 55039000?
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