HS Heading 5503
Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
6 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55031100 | Syn.Sta.fibres, not carded,combed or otherwise proce.for spin.Of nylon or othe | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | 12.88% |
| 55031900 | Syn.Sta.fibres,not carded, combed or othrwise pro.for spin.Of nylon or othr po | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 12.5% |
| 55032000 | Synthetic Staple Fibres, Of Polyesters, Not Carded, Combed Or Processed | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% |
| 55033000 | Acrylic Or Modacrylic Synth. Staple Fibres,Not Carded,Combed Or Processed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | 7.5% |
| 55034000 | Synthetic Staple Fibres,Of Polypropylene,Not Carded,Combed Or Processed | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.63% |
| 55039000 | Syn.Staple Fibres,Not Carded,Combed Or Processed(Exl.Nyl/Polest./Acry./Pp) | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 27.5% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 7,196,412,450 (47,104,946 kg) under this heading, across 6 of its 6 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 4 | 7,404,500 kg | BDT 1,218,533,321 |
| January 2026 | 6 | 9,772,509 kg | BDT 1,567,360,223 |
| February 2026 | 4 | 3,213,423 kg | BDT 545,943,189 |
| March 2026 | 5 | 11,351,683 kg | BDT 1,866,736,096 |
| April 2026 | 6 | 8,851,699 kg | BDT 1,067,451,284 |
| May 2026 | 5 | 6,511,132 kg | BDT 930,388,337 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 55032000 — Synthetic Staple Fibres, Of Polyesters, Not Carded, Combed Or Processed — BDT 838,433,477
- 55034000 — Synthetic Staple Fibres,Of Polypropylene,Not Carded,Combed Or Processed — BDT 91,521,547
- 55033000 — Acrylic Or Modacrylic Synth. Staple Fibres,Not Carded,Combed Or Processed — BDT 416,950
- 55031900 — Syn.Sta.fibres,not carded, combed or othrwise pro.for spin.Of nylon or othr po — BDT 15,747
- 55039000 — Syn.Staple Fibres,Not Carded,Combed Or Processed(Exl.Nyl/Polest./Acry./Pp) — BDT 616
Bonded imports. A further BDT 2,297,160,758 (14,162,884 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 24.2% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.