Sorted Denim Rags from Germany
Sorted cotton denim rags from worn jeans and apparel, cut and baled for polishing or absorbent uses in automotive shops. HTS 6310.10.20.30 for sorted other rags, excluding Chapter 62 apparel and requiring bulk form.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label as post-consumer waste with fiber breakdown (>85% cotton typical); inspect for metal rivets causing pitfalls; use ISF for advance filing