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Sorted Nylon Cable Scrap from Japan

Worn nylon cables and cords from maritime and climbing gear, sorted for textile recycling. HTS 6310.10.20 covers these sorted, used synthetic textile cables as 'other' worn articles.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Sort and declare nylon purity to differentiate from polyester subheadings

• Provide usage history certificates to prove 'worn out' status

• Check for Chapter 56 exclusions; new cables cannot enter under 6310