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5506 — Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
Heading
Build a route: origin → entry into the EU → destination, and see the measures that apply along it.
EU customs measures (TARIC)
Duty is not declared at this level. The table shows only measures that apply to the whole heading and above; the rate for specific goods sits on the subheading. Expand the code below.
Data updated: 2026-08-08 · Indicative – only the official sources (TARIC) are binding.
| Measure type | Origin / area | Duty | Validity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import prohibition | North Korea | — | 2015-07-15 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Export control | Belarus | — | 2025-02-25 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Export control | Russian Federation | — | 2022-02-26 – 2022-03-03 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | GSP - General arrangements | 3.2 % | 2015-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Singapore | 0 % | 2019-11-21 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Third country duty | ERGA OMNES | 4 % | 2004-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
National measures · EE
National VAT (TEDB): standard 24 % · reduced 9 % · reduced 13 %
Source: European Commission, DG TAXUD – Taxes in Europe Database
Documents & conditions (EU)
The full set of EU document conditions for this code. Which ones actually apply depends on the specific measure and the origin of the goods — pick what applies to your consignment. Import scenario.
| Code | Document / description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| X844 | Export authorisation by virtue of article 1bb.8 of Council Regulation (EU) 765/2006 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y718 | The prohibitions defined in article 1bb.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see contractual exemptions in article 1bb.4) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y719 | The prohibitions defined in article 1bb paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1bb paragraph 7) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y745 | The prohibitions defined in article 1bb paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1bb paragraph 11) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y801 | Goods other than those concerned by the prohibitions defined in articles 1e.1 and 1f.1 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y802 | The prohibitions defined in articles 1e.1 and 1f.1 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in articles 1e.3 and 1f.3) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y803 | Export authorisation by virtue of articles 1e.4 and 1fa.1 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y804 | The prohibitions defined in articles 1e.1 and 1f.1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see contractual exemptions in article 1f.5) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y987 | The prohibitions defined in articles 2.1 and 2a.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in articles 2.3 and 2a.3) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y990 | Export authorisation by virtue of articles 2.4 or article 2a.4 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 2014/833 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y991 | The prohibitions defined in articles 2.1 and 2a.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 2014/833 do not apply (see contractual exemptions in article 2.5 and article 2a.5) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y995 | Goods other than those concerned by the prohibitions defined in articles 2.1 and 2a.1 of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
Documents to choose between
These measures are answered with one document from each group — either the certificate, or a declaration that the act does not apply to the goods. Giving two from one group is a contradiction and customs rejects the entry.
Exactly one of: Belarus
Exactly one of: Belarus
Exactly one of: Belarus
Exactly one of: Russian Federation
Sub-items
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5506 10 00 Of nylon or other polyamides
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5506 20 00 Of polyesters
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5506 30 00 Acrylic or modacrylic
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5506 40 00 Of polypropylene
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5506 90 00 Other