Sorted Worn Cotton Swabs and Wipers from Japan
Bulk sorted rags from worn cotton swabs and cleaning wipers, classified in HTS 6310.10.20.10 as other sorted cotton scrap textiles. They show appreciable wear and are packed in sacks for industrial reuse, excluded from new fabric headings.
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
• Label with exact sorting process and wear indicators to prevent reclassification as new under 6307
• Comply with bulk entry rules; retail packs may fall under different chapters
• Monitor moisture content to avoid mold issues during import inspection