Sorted Polyester Rags from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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