Scrap Wool Twine

Discarded or worn-out twine made from wool or fine animal hair, used in packaging or crafts and now suitable for recycling. Classified in HTS 6310.90.10.00 as scrap twine of textile materials from wool. Excluded from new cordage headings due to wear and scrap condition.

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%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5608.19.10Higher: 43.5% vs 17.5%

If new and unused plied wool twine

New knotted netting or non-plied twine of wool is classified as finished cordage products, not scrap.

5112.11.60Higher: 60% vs 17.5%

If woven into fabric before becoming scrap

Worn wool fabrics might classify under 6310.90.20 if not processed into loose rags, based on state of completion.

6310.90.20Same rate: 17.5%

If scrap from wool fabrics rather than twine

Scrap from woven wool fabrics has its own subheading, differentiating by original product form.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document the twine as 'worn out' with photos or affidavits to distinguish from new twine under 5608

Ensure bulk packaging in sacks to meet scrap import norms

Avoid pitfalls by testing fiber purity, as blends may shift to other material subheadings

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