Nylon Yarn Waste from Germany
Waste generated from the spinning and processing of nylon synthetic fibers, consisting of short fiber remnants and broken yarns. Classified under HTS 5505.10.0020 as waste of nylon or other polyamides from man-made synthetic fibers. It is typically collected during textile manufacturing for recycling into lower-grade yarns.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the waste consists solely of nylon/polyamide fibers via lab testing to avoid reclassification as mixed waste
• Provide certificates of origin and waste generation documentation to comply with environmental import regulations
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper packaging that leads to fiber contamination during transit