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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• List predominant fibers (cotton 60%, polyester 40%) to aid customs review
• Verify no hazardous dyes via leach testing