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Nylon Carpet Waste from China

Fiber waste from nylon carpet manufacturing, including trimmings and offcuts shredded into loose form. Under HTS 5505.10.0020 for polyamide synthetic fiber waste. Commonly recycled into automotive felts.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Provide manufacturing waste logs to prove non-hazardous status and avoid restricted waste scrutiny

Use ventilated containers to prevent dust hazards during import inspection