Polyester Yarn Waste from China
Waste generated from the spinning and processing of polyester yarns, consisting of short fibers and tangled remnants unsuitable for direct reuse. Classified under HTS 5505.10.00 as yarn waste of synthetic fibers, specifically polyester, which is a man-made synthetic polymer fiber.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the synthetic fiber content via lab testing to confirm classification under 5505.10.00, avoiding misclassification as natural fiber waste
• Include certificates of analysis showing fiber type (e.g
• polyester) and waste origin to facilitate customs clearance
• Be aware of environmental regulations on waste imports; ensure documentation proves it's for recycling, not disposal