Sorted Denim Rags from Japan
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 — 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
• Label as post-consumer waste with fiber breakdown (>85% cotton typical); inspect for metal rivets causing pitfalls; use ISF for advance filing