BD Exports FY2026-27 YTD (July-August) $9.16B +5.4% YoY BD Exports FY2025-26 (Full Year) $48.00B -0.6% YoY RMG Export (HS 61+62) $38.70B 80.6% of exports Top Destination United States $9.05B (+4.1%) Jute (HS 53) $751M Footwear (HS 64) $1.22B Leather Goods (HS 42) $400M Pharma (HS 30) $238M BGMEA Members 4,275 Japan EPA Active Feb 2026 EU EBA Duty-Free HS Codes 7,498 BD Exports FY2026-27 YTD (July-August) $9.16B +5.4% YoY BD Exports FY2025-26 (Full Year) $48.00B -0.6% YoY RMG Export (HS 61+62) $38.70B 80.6% of exports Top Destination United States $9.05B (+4.1%) Jute (HS 53) $751M Footwear (HS 64) $1.22B Leather Goods (HS 42) $400M Pharma (HS 30) $238M BGMEA Members 4,275 Japan EPA Active Feb 2026 EU EBA Duty-Free HS Codes 7,498
55012000

Synthetic Filament Tow Of Polyesters

HS Code: 55012000 — Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres

Customs Duty
5%
Regulatory Duty
0%
VAT
15%
Supplementary Duty
-

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About HS Code 55012000

HS 55012000 is an 8-digit Bangladesh Customs tariff line under Chapter 55 — Man-made staple fibres. The customs description for this line reads: "Synthetic Filament Tow Of Polyesters".

Chapter
HS 55
Man-made staple fibres
Heading
HS 5501
All suppliers and tariff lines under this heading
Tariff line
55012000
Bangladesh Customs 8-digit classification

Bangladesh export context

Man-made staple fibres such as polyester staple fibre are blended with cotton in Bangladesh's spinning mills to produce the yarns that feed the export-oriented knitwear and woven-garment industries. The synthetic-staple value chain — fibre, yarn, fabric — is well represented among the platform's textile suppliers.

Import duty explained

Customs Duty (CD): the base import tariff in the Bangladesh Customs Operative Tariff Schedule. Specific duties in chapter 98 are flat amounts per unit instead of percentages.
Regulatory Duty (RD): an additional protective levy applied on top of the customs duty on selected goods.
Value Added Tax (VAT): the consumption tax applied at import; many raw materials and capital machinery enjoy reduced or zero rates.
Supplementary Duty (SD): a further duty layer on luxury, tobacco and other socially-sensitive goods.

Duty rates change through Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs); always verify the current rate before making trade decisions.

Suppliers under the parent heading HS 5501

No suppliers are listed under the exact code 55012000 yet, but 1 verified Bangladeshi exporters and manufacturers trade under the parent heading.

Related HS Codes

Frequently asked questions

What is HS code 55012000?

HS 55012000 is an 8-digit Bangladesh Customs tariff line for "Synthetic Filament Tow Of Polyesters", classified under chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres). The 8-digit national code extends the 6-digit Harmonized System used worldwide.

What are the import duty rates for this HS code in Bangladesh?

The current operative tariff applies a customs duty of 5%, a regulatory duty of 0% and VAT of 15%. Rates change through SROs — verify with Bangladesh Customs before transacting.

How can I find suppliers or exporters of Synthetic Filament Tow Of Polyesters in Bangladesh?

1 verified exporters and manufacturers on bangladeshexport.com trade under the parent heading HS 5501. Browse their profiles or post a Request for Quotation to receive quotes directly.

Source: Bangladesh Customs (bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd) | Operative Tariff Schedule

Duty rates are subject to change via SROs. Verify current rates before making trade decisions.