Used Cotton Cable Scrap Rags from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

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