Polyester Carpet Yarn Waste from Germany
Waste yarn from production of bulk continuous filament polyester carpet yarns. HTS 5505.10.0040 covers this synthetic polyester yarn waste collected during texturizing and winding.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify denier and tenacity in documentation for proper valuation
• Carpet waste often contains sizing agents; declare chemical treatments
• Preferred by tire cord recyclers—mention end use in import docs