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Industrial Polyester Spinning Waste Bales

Baled waste consisting of polyester yarn fragments and fly from high-speed spinning operations. Specifically classified under HTS 5505.10.0040 for polyester synthetic fiber yarn waste used in recycling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5503.20.00Higher: 41.8% vs 37.5%

If wound on cones as imperfect yarn

Wound polyester waste presenting as yarn uses yarn classification.

6310.90Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If when containing fabric scraps

Polyester waste with significant woven/knitted content treated as textile articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Weigh bales precisely; duty calculated by weight, so accurate manifests prevent under/overpayment

• Include supplier certifications of 95%+ polyester purity to speed customs clearance

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