Worn Fine Animal Hair Cordage from Germany
Used cordage ropes made from fine animal hair like cashmere or mohair, worn out from agricultural or maritime use. HTS 6310.90.10.00 covers these as worn-out articles of cordage from wool or fine animal hair. Differs from new ropes in 5607 due to visible wear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Classify based on dominant fiber (wool/fine hair >50%); lab tests recommended for customs
• Ship in bulk bales, not coils, to affirm scrap status
• Pitfall: new cordage misdeclared as worn leads to duty reclassification