Used Cotton Cable Scrap Rags

Sorted rags derived from worn-out cotton cables and ropes used in maritime applications, under HTS 6310.10.20.10 for cotton scrap. Entered in bales with visible wear, these fit 'other' sorted category excluding new cordage.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5607.90Lower: 16.3% vs 17.5%

If for new cotton rope or cable, not worn scrap

New plaited or braided cotton cordage is under 5607, requiring no wear.

6310.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If scrap from non-cotton textile cables

Other textile material scrap sorts to 6310.90, differentiated by fiber.

5202.99.10.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If reprocessed into noil or waste yarn

Further breakdown into cotton yarn waste moves to 5202 subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide origin certificates tracing to worn cotton sources to affirm scrap status

Ensure no asbestos contamination, as 6309 excludes such materials

Declare any embedded fibers accurately to avoid duty disputes

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Sorted Worn Cotton Swabs and Wipers

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Worn Cotton Twine Scrap Bundles

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Industrial Sorted Cotton Polishing Rags

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