Sorted Polyester Scrap Twine from China
Used and worn-out polyester twine from packaging and agriculture, sorted for recycling into yarn or wiping materials. Falls under HTS 6310.10.20 as sorted, worn articles of textile cordage, excluding new products per Chapter 63 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document fiber content sorting (e.g
• PET polyester) with supplier affidavits to prevent misclassification
• Ensure evidence of prior use, like photos of wear, as unsorted or new twine goes to 5608
• Package in bulk bales only; retail packaging may reclassify as finished goods