Modal Fiber Garnetted Waste from Germany
Garnetted stock recovered from modal fabric trimmings, a beech tree-derived artificial fiber. HTS 5505.20.00.00 for this specific man-made fiber waste.
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
• Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy for modal confirmation
• Document as post-industrial waste, not consumer rags
• Check for minimum fiber purity (95%+) requirements