Sorted Polyester Rags from China
Bundles of sorted, used polyester rags from discarded clothing and textiles, primarily man-made fibers, processed for industrial cleaning or wiping applications. Classified under HTS 6310.10.20.20 as sorted rags of man-made fibers, distinct from unsorted scrap or worn articles of heading 6309 due to sorting and lack of appreciable wear signs.
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
• Verify sorting documentation to distinguish from unsorted 6310.90; ensure fiber content certificates confirm man-made composition over 70%; avoid contamination with natural fibers to prevent reclassification