Kenya HS CodeHS Code 550520: Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of manmade fibres : Of artificial fibres in Kenya
What is HS Code 550520 in Kenya
Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 550520 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of manmade fibres : Of artificial fibres. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Kenya extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 550520 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5505: Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of manmade fibres.
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Kenya Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)
In Kenya, HS 550520 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 5505
Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 5505
1 550510: Of synthetic fibres $3.3MFigures shown for 2025.
For more 2026 recent data, search for Kenya import trade recordsTop Kenya export Product Under HS Code 5505
1 550510: Of synthetic fibres $344.3KFigures shown for 2025.
For more 2026 recent data, search for Kenya export trade recordsRelated HS Code to Kenya Artificial Fibre Waste (550520)
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Waste of artificial staple fibres, incl. noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock
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Synthetic filament tow : Of nylon or other polyamides
HS Code 550120
Synthetic filament tow : Of polyesters
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Synthetic filament tow : Acrylic or modacrylic
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Synthetic filament tow : Of polypropylene
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Artificial filament tow : Other
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 550520 in Kenya?
HS code 550520 covers Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of manmade fibres : Of artificial fibres in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5505 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.
Is HS code 550520 the same across all countries?
What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 550520?
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