Municipal Textile Waste Shreds from Japan
Shredded clothing and fabric scraps from municipal textile recycling drop-offs. As municipal waste under HTS 3825.10.0100, imported for fiber recovery or waste-to-energy.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• List predominant fibers (cotton 60%, polyester 40%) to aid customs review
• Verify no hazardous dyes via leach testing