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5501 — Synthetic filament tow
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 |
| Restriction on export | North Korea | — | 2017-09-20 – 2021-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Export control | Belarus | — | 2025-02-25 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Import control | North Korea | — | 2017-09-20 – 2021-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | GSP - General arrangements | 3.2 % | 2015-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Singapore | 0 % | 2019-11-21 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Viet Nam | 0 % | 2020-08-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Third country duty | ERGA OMNES | 4 % | 2004-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
National measures · SE
National VAT (TEDB): standard 25 % · reduced 6 % · reduced 12 %
Source: European Commission, DG TAXUD – Taxes in Europe Database
Documents & conditions (EU): X844 (Export authorisation by virtue of article 1bb.8 of Council Regulation (EU) 765/2006) · 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)) · 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)) · 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)) · Y920 (Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure) · Y963 (Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Annex II, Part IV of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509))
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 |
| Y920 | Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y963 | Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Annex II, Part IV of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509) | 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
Sub-items
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5501 11 00 Of aramids
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5501 19 00 Other
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5501 20 00 Of polyesters
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5501 30 00 Acrylic or modacrylic
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5501 40 00 Of polypropylene
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5501 90 00 Other