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Polyester Spinning Waste Flocks from Japan

Flocks from polyester spinning waste, including fly and drop from ring frames in synthetic yarn mills. Under HTS 5505.10.0060 as other waste, repurposed for filament extrusion.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Attach spinning mill waste logs to validate as process byproduct

• Compress to density specs for cost-effective shipping and inspection

• Test for oil content from spinning; high levels may require cleaning declaration