Sorted PET Bottle Fiber Rags
Rags made from recycled PET bottle fibres, consisting of sorted man-made polyester textile scraps. These are processed for wiping or cleaning applications and are classified under tariff item 6310.10.00 as sorted rags of textile materials, not as plastics of Chapter 39.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rags are new and made up into specific cleaning cloths
New made-up textile articles, such as cleaning cloths, are classified under heading 63.07.
If the material is plastic sheeting rather than textile fabric
Products of plastics, including nonwoven plastic sheets, fall under Chapter 39.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the rags are truly textile-based and not plastic sheets or strips, which would fall under Chapter 39
• Keep documentation showing the fibre content and recycling process
• Be prepared to demonstrate that the goods are sorted rags, not new textile articles
Related Products under Tariff item 6310.10.00
Bulk Vicuna Rag Scrap
Bulk sorted rags from worn vicuna garments, a luxury fine animal hair textile. These rags show appreciable wear and are collected for high-end fiber recycling, falling under the tariff item for sorted used rags of textile materials.
Industrial Sorted Cotton Polishing Rags
Sorted white cotton polishing rags from worn apparel offcuts, packed in bulk with evident wear for metal polishing. These are distinct from new rags and classified under this tariff item as sorted cotton scrap.
Recycled Fine Animal Hair Rags
Sorted rags from cashmere or other fine animal hair textiles, post-consumer waste from apparel. These rags show signs of wear and are intended for industrial reuse, qualifying under the tariff item for sorted used rags of textile materials.
Recycled Worn Cotton Mop Yarn Scrap
Sorted scrap from worn cotton mop yarns and heads, baled for repulping. These show wear and are classified under this tariff item as other cotton textile scrap, excluding new yarn classifications.
Scrap Cotton Cordage from Used Ropes
Sorted scrap from worn cotton ropes and cordage, cut into short lengths for recycling or wipers. These worn-out articles of twine or rope are baled, aligning with this tariff item for other sorted cotton scrap.
Scrap Wool Rope Ends
Sorted remnants and worn ends of wool ropes, used in textiles or maritime applications. These are worn-out articles of twine or cordage made of wool, falling under the tariff item for sorted used rags and scrap of textile materials.