Recycled Polyester Fiber Waste Flocks from Germany
Loose flocks of polyester fiber waste from blowroom and carding machines in recycling plants. Classified under 5505.10.0040 as synthetic polyester fiber waste for further processing.
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
• Test for oil content from prior processing; high oil requires special cleaning declarations
• Use anti-static bags for shipping to prevent fiber entanglement
• Avoid bulk shipments over 20 tons without origin country waste export license