Worn Out Cotton Shop Towels from China
Sorted, worn-out cotton shop towels repurposed from discarded work rags, fitting HTS 6310.10.20.10 for sorted cotton scrap textiles. These exhibit clear wear and are baled for industrial wiping applications, compliant with chapter exclusions for new goods.
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
• Document the textile origin and wear evidence to differentiate from new towels under heading 6302
• Ensure bulk packaging in sacks to meet 6310 entry requirements
• Check for pesticide residues, avoiding confusion with coated fabrics in 6304.20