Sorted Polyester Scrap Twine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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