Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

 

Note.

1-     Heading Nos. 55.01 and 55.02 apply only to man-made filament tow, consisting of parallel filaments of a uniform length equal to the length of the tow, meeting the following specification:

(a)  Length of tow exceeding 2m;

(b)  Twist less than 5 turns per meter;

(c)  Measuring per filament less than 67 decitex;

(d)  Synthetic filament tow only: the tow must be drawn, that is to say, be incapable of being stretched by more than 100% of its length;

(e)  Total measurement of tow more than 20,000 decitex.

Tow of a legth not exceeding 2m is to be classified in heading No.5503 or 55.04.

 

Explanatory remarks to chapter 55

1-     The importation of textiles made of carded artificial or synthetic fibres mixed with garnetted wool is prohibited.

2-     The exportation of the goods covered by this chapter is subject to the approval of the Ministry of Commerce.

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