Used Polyester Cordage Scrap

Worn polyester cords from packaging and binding, tangled and soiled. Classified in 6310.90.20.00 for used cordage of textile materials, not new scrap.

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.

6310.90Same rate: 17.5%

If factory-fresh cuttings

New scrap cordage is separate subheading.

5402.47Higher: 18% vs 17.5%

If unworn synthetic yarn waste

Unprocessed yarn/textured filaments in Chapter 54.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Avoid sorting by length/color; unsorted bulk qualifies as 'rags/scrap'

Declare exact textile composition; >85% polyester stays here

Quarantine for fire hazards; synthetics prone to melting issues