Worn Cotton Twine Scrap Bundles from China
Sorted bundles of scrap from used cotton twine, suitable for paper making or wipers, classified HTS 6310.10.20.10 as other cotton rags. These worn articles are baled in bulk, meeting chapter requirements for used textiles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Sort by color and cleanliness to maximize value and comply with 'sorted' criteria
• Avoid individual packaging; bulk is key for 6310 classification
• Test tensile strength to confirm 'worn out' status over new twine