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Sorted Denim Scrap Rags

Sorted rags from worn denim jeans and jackets, used for polishing and absorbency in auto shops. Classified in HTS 6310.10.20 as sorted textile rags of cotton blends with appreciable wear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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6309.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If whole worn jeans entered in bulk

Intact worn clothing qualifies for 6309, while cut-up rags go to 6310.

5202.10.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If cotton waste in yarn form, not rag pieces

Cotton processing waste is Chapter 52, excluding finished rag articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with exact cotton percentage post-sorting to comply with fiber content rules

Avoid including zippers/buttons; metal contaminants lead to 6310.90 reclassification

Use third-party inspection for wear verification during customs clearance