Scrap Wool Twine from Japan
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.
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
• 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